What is Capitalism?

Students will work in small groups to explore six primary sources to create their own definition of Capitalism. The sources include excerpts from the U.S. Constitution, The Wealth of Nations, the Second Treatise of Government, Hamilton’s Report on Manufactures, and more. 

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Created by Josie Bradshaw, 2026 Summer Teacher Fellow and 2025 DCTI Participant