🎓 GED · SOCIAL

GED® Social Studies: Revolution, Constitution & Early Republic

A U.S. History course on colonial causes, the American Revolution, founding documents, constitutional debates, and the early republic.

📚 4 sessions 📝 20 practice questions ⏰ Self-paced ✅ 100% Free
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Course Map

📚 Course Curriculum

4 sessions organized as a guided path, with 3 trial sessions open before enrollment.

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British colonies developed local assemblies and a habit of self-government. After the French and Indian War, Britain tried to raise revenue through taxes such as …

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The Declaration of Independence used Enlightenment ideas: natural rights, consent of the governed, and the right to change a government that violates rights. The Revolution …

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The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government. Problems with taxation, enforcement, interstate disputes, and Shays' Rebellion convinced many leaders that a stronger framework …

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The early republic tested the new system. Washington set precedents, political parties formed around Hamilton and Jefferson, the Bill of Rights protected liberties, and the …

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Course Guide

Course Syllabus

This self-paced GED® Social Studies course follows a 4-lesson sequence. Work through the modules in order so that each skill supports the next.

Course sequence

Module 1 - Lessons 1-4

  • Colonies, Empire, and the Road to Revolution
  • Independence and Revolutionary Ideas
  • From Articles to Constitution
  • The Early Republic

Practice and completion

  • Use worked examples and lesson practice to check understanding after each module.
  • Review incorrect answers, explain the correction, and repeat weak skills.
  • Complete the available mixed or final course practice to demonstrate readiness.
Learning Results

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the important civic, historical, economic, or geographic ideas in Colonies, Empire, and the Road to Revolution.
  • Analyze sources, evidence, and data related to Independence and Revolutionary Ideas.
  • Compare perspectives and draw supported conclusions about From Articles to Constitution.
  • Apply source-based reasoning to questions involving The Early Republic.
  • Use feedback and answer explanations to diagnose and correct mistakes.
  • Complete mixed, exam-style practice with clearer reasoning and greater independence.

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📝 Practice Questions

20 interactive questions with instant feedback and explanations.

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