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Bell Ringer Day 1
Please read the article Meet the Man Who’s Taking a Stand or Victory At Last.
Summarize the article in 2 sentences.
Learning Target 1
I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution.SS-08-1.1.2
Where does democracy come from?
• Stations–Assigned groups–Do not talk to other groups–4 minutes to read–Answer questions in group
Bell Ringer Day 2
How did the Enlightenment influence our democracy?– Hint: Look up John Locke or
Montesquieu.
Learning Target 1
I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution.SS-08-1.1.2
Montesquieu
Separation of powers - Power is divided among 3 branches, so that one person does not have too much power.
John Locke
• People have natural rights:– Life– Liberty– Property
• Checks and balances – one branch can check or limit the power of another
Representative Democracy
• Vote on officials to represent us
• Rights are guaranteed
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= Representative Democracy
Index Cards
Create 4 flash cards of the following words:
• Direct Democracy• Republic• Magna Carta• English Bill of Rights• Montesquieu• John Locke• Representative Democracy
Write the definition on 1 side and draw a picture on the other.
Bell Ringer Day 3
Identify and describe at least 3 places where the founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution.
Learning Target 2
I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.SS-08-1.3.1SS-08-5.1.2
Articles of Confederation• Written by 2nd Continental Congress • 1 branch, each state had 1 vote• Strengths:
– Settle conflicts between states – Make coins– United the colonies
• Weaknesses:– No president– No permanent military– No courts– No borrowing $– States had too much power
Questions
1. Why do you think they didn’t have a president?
2. Why did the states get the most power under the articles?
Northwest Ordinance
• Northwest Territory was surveyed and sold into townships
• Divided into OH, IN, IL, MI, and WI
• No slavery allowed
Bell Ringer Day 4
List the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Strengths Weaknesses
Learning Target 2
I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.SS-08-1.3.1SS-08-5.1.2
Economic Problems
• British troop withdraw slow
• American merchants had to pay high tariffs • Tariffs are taxes on
imports
Economic Problems
• Confederation Congress could not pass tariffs
• British supplies were cheaper than products made in America.
Economic Problems
• States began printing paper money• Inflation – prices increased on goods
and services.
Paper Plates
The American government under the Articles of Confederation were super weak. Divide a paper plate into sixths. Write 3 achievements and 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation .
We the People: Citizen and The Constitution (pgs. 97-98)
Learning Target 1
I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution.SS-08-1.1.2
Learning Target 2
I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.SS-08-1.3.1SS-08-5.1.2
Jigsaw ReadingDirections: In your groups read the assigned pages. Write 1 paragraph summary of the section 5-7 sentences.
1. Articles of Confederation 1o What are the Articles of Confederation? What problems
did the Founders face in writing the Articles of Confederation? How did the Articles of Confederation organize the national government? (pgs. 94-96)
2. Articles of Confederation 2o What did the national government achieve under the
Articles of Confederation? What problems did the country experience under the Articles of Confederation? (pgs. 97-99)
3. Shay’s Rebelliono Why was Shay’s Rebellion important? How did Shay’s
rebellion force people to examine the weaknesses of the national government? (pgs 99-100)
Bell Ringer Day 6
As you watch the video, write 5 things that caught your attention.
Citizenship Test
• Go to google. Type in “citizenship test”• US Citizenship and Immigration Services• Take the 25 question test• Report your final score• Retake if enough time.
Bell Ringer Day 7
Why do you think states were unwilling to give up their powers to a large national government?
Learning Target 2
I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.SS-08-1.3.1SS-08-5.1.2
Shays' Rebellion
• States tried to pay war loans by raising taxes• Farmers could not pay taxes– Sent to prison– Had to sell farms
• Daniel Shay’s a poor farmer and Revolutionary War veteran led an uprising to close courts
Shays' Rebellion
• Shays protested high taxes and heavy debt
• Pointed out the weaknesses of the new government
• James Madison and Thomas Jefferson called for a meeting of the states in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation in May 1787
Shays Comics
Draw a comic strip illustrating why Daniel Shays would lead a rebellion against Massachusetts? You must include at least 3 frames.
Learning Target 3
I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution.SS-08-2.3.2SS-08-2.3.1SS-08-1.2.2
Constitutional Convention
• States sent delegates to Philadelphia
• Revise the Articles of Confederation
• Pennsylvania State House• George Washington was
president of the convention
Virginia Plan
• Written by James Madison• Met delegates as they arrived• Strong central government with
3 branches• Bicameral (2 house) Legislature– Representation based on
population
City Tavern
James Madison – Father of the Constitution
Liberty Kids: We the People
Write 5-7 notes about the Constitutional Convention.
Learning Target 3
I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution.SS-08-2.3.2SS-08-2.3.1SS-08-1.2.2
New Jersey Plan
• Created by the small states• Created a unicameral
legislature• Each state had the same # of
representatives
James Paterson
Great Compromise
• Bicameral legislature• Senate– 2 Senators per state
• House of Representatives– Representation based
on population
Roger Sherman
Great Compromise PosterCreate a poster illustrating the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and Great Compromise. Include at least 3 things about each.
Learning Target 3
I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution.SS-08-2.3.2SS-08-2.3.1SS-08-1.2.2
Three-Fifths Compromise
• Southerners wanted slaves to count as part of the population
• Northern states were afraid the South would have too much power
• 3/5 of the slaves were to be counted in the population
Compromises on Slavery
• Southerners would leave if slavery was not allowed
• Constitution was more important
• Importation of slaves allowed until 1807
• Used the words, “free Persons” and “all other Persons”
Federalism
Federalism – some separate and some shared powers
– National Government• Ex. - Printing money, mail, signing treaties
– State Government • Ex. - Driver license, speed limits, marriage
– Shared Powers • Ex. – Make laws, collecting taxes
Venn Diagram
• Read pgs149-151 in the We The People: Citizenship and Constitution book.
• Design a Venn Diagram that outlines the powers given the: national government, state government, and powers that are shared.
Bell Ringer Day 11
National Government Shared Powers State Government
Create this chart. Include 2 powers in each section.
Learning Target 3
I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution.SS-08-2.3.2SS-08-2.3.1SS-08-1.2.2
Puppet Show
Create a puppet show about one of the conflicts and compromises at the Constitutional Convention. Each group must write a script. Each person must have one puppet and speak during the presentation.• 3/5 Compromise• Great Compromise• Federalism
Anti-Federalists
• Anti-federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution
• No Bill of Rights• Federal government had
too much power• Capital in center of nation
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Federalists
• Supporters of the Constitution
• Want strong federal government
• Bill of Rights not needed b/c power was limited
• Wrote “The Federalists Papers”
Madison, Hamilton, Jay – Authors of
The Federalist Papers
We the People of the United States
According to the song, what is the purpose of the Constitution? The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
The Preamble
1. Form a more perfect union2. Establish justice (laws)3. Insure domestic tranquility (peace)4. Provide for the common defense (security)5. Promote the general welfare6. Secure the blessings of liberty
Test
• Level 0– Break Detention– Retake Test
• Circle Form• Cover Sheet• Book as barrier• When finished read Separation of Powers.
Answer 6 of 9 questions on your own paper.
Bell Ringer Day 17
With your table partner, match the document with its description. Be ready to review your answers!