The Federalist Papers•Grade 8•dialectic Stage
The Grand Experiment
The Text
What You'll Learn
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Comprehension
Identifies Hamilton's central question: Can people govern themselves by reflection and choice?
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Cause & Consequence
Explains why Hamilton calls this an "experiment"
3
Meaning
Connects to the Declaration's principles now being institutionalized
4
Defense
Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument
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