Describe the events that led the 13 colonies from a newly independent nation to a transcontinental country by examining selected documents involving the growth of the United States, its development of economic systems, and US territorial growth.
Formulate questions and address these questions by using historical research and study to evaluate historical events and their impact.
Evaluate primary and secondary sources by focusing on the author’s main points, purpose, and perspective; examining different points of views; and assessing the credibility and validity of the pieces that analyze the different forms of government in human history.

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