Bell Work Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Read “Focus on Geography” on page 138 in the textbook. Answer the following questions: 1.) What purpose did the rectangular land survey system serve? 2.) How do the modern landscapes of states in the Midwest such as Indiana and Ohio, reflect the system established by the Land Ordinance of 1785? 1.) provide an orderly system of development for the Northwest Territory 2.) the rectangular grid established in 1785 remains visible in landscapes across the Midwest today.

Brain break: Flocabulary “A More Perfect Union”

US HISTORY USHC 1.4 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Analyze how dissatisfactions with the government under the Articles of Confederation were addressed with the writing of the Constitution of 1787, including the debates and compromises reached at the Philadelphia Convention and the ratification of the Constitution.

Objective/Focus Question How were the dissatisfactions and problems with the Articles of Confederation addressed in the writing of the Constitution of 1787?

Objective/Focus Question How were the dissatisfactions and problems with the Articles of Confederation addressed in the writing of the Constitution of 1787? What were the problems in the Articles? How did the Constitution solve these problems? Were there problems that the Constitution couldn’t solve? Who wrote the Constitution?

“I Can” Statements I can… Preview text Select the best place to read with my focus in mind Analyze weakness in the Articles of Confederation Determine how the Constitution of 1787 addressed problems with the Articles. Discuss compromises at the Philadelphia convention Discuss the ratification of the Constitution This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Content Mini-lesson: Articles of Confederation

Authority really remains with individual states.

Weak central government

Farmers couldn’t pay the high taxes imposed by Massachusetts Daniel Shays—1787 led 1000 farmers to seize weapons from the Springfield Armory and again attempted to shut down the courts State raises an army, to suppress what became known as Shays’ Rebellion

No common currency, no levying of taxes, no money for federal government, could not regulate interstate commerce and foreign trade, Each state had only one vote in congress, regardless of it’s size. 2/3 majority required to pass laws (9/13 states), amendments only with consent of ALL states, No separate executive branch to enforce acts of congress.

Mini-lesson: Preview 2 Analyze the dissatisfactions with the government under the Articles of Confederation. How were the dissatisfactions and problems with the Articles of Confederation addressed in the writing of the Constitution of 1787? Articles of Confederation Constitution Representation Equal Taxation States Only Powers of Congress Foreign Relations—army & navy, declare war, ambassadors, treaties Amendments Unanimous to pass an amendment Problems: Shays’ Rebellions & Weak Economy Model how to do preview 2 to decide the best place to read and fill in the charts. Do preview 1 (refer to anchor charts) Then model preview 2 (Selectively read the text features that you think will help you) This will allow you to build background and determine the best place to begin reading. Ask yourself generative questions: What do I know so far? What else do I know? What don’t I know? What questions do I have?

Read selectively with the focus in mind. Student Work Text pages 164-189 Preview 1, Preview 2 Read selectively with the focus in mind. Take notes on the chart provided.

Exit Slip What was the fundamental problem of the Articles of the Confederation? How did the Constitution address this fundamental problem? Lack of power to solve national problems b/c the states refused to acknowledge the authority of the central The constitution set up a federal system in which the power of government was shared between the states and the national government and established 3 branches of government.

Quiz Review for Friday, February 2, 2018 The main difference between the Federalists and the Anti-federalists Purpose of the Bill of Rights The Significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 The Three-Fifths Compromise Structure of the government under the US Constitution Main weakness of the Articles of Confederation Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan Ratification of the Constitution Explain how the Framers of the Constitution addressed the fear of a strong executive leader Feds wanted a strong national government, while anti wanted states to be stronger It ensured basic American freedoms would be protected Set up a procedure for new territories to become states How to count slaves for congressional representation, plantation owners in the south benefited from this Established a national government with three branches of gov. Weakness was they failed to give the national government enough power New Jersey Plan was based on equal representation, Virginia Plan called for representation based on population. 8. Only after the Bill of Rights was added

Feds wanted a strong national government, while anti wanted states to be stronger It ensured basic American freedoms would be protected Set up a procedure for new territories to become states How to count slaves for congressional representation, plantation owners in the south benefited from this Established a national government with three branches of gov. Weakness was they failed to give the national government enough power New Jersey Plan was based on equal representation, Virginia Plan called for representation based on population. 8. Only after the Bill of Rights was added