What is one thing you learned about the colonist's decision to declare independence from Great Britain? [Summarize In your own words; 2-3 sentences] What is one thing you learned about why and/or how the rst attempt to create a central government did not last? [Summarize in your own words; 2- 3 sentences] Of the following core principles on which the U.S. Constitution (and U.S. government) were founded - republicanism, separation of powers into three branches of government, checks and balances, federalism - which is most important? Why? [Identity and briey explain; 2-3 sentences] What, if anything else, would you like to share about what you learned