Do Now: Do an I See/It Means on Picture below
Essential Question: How was the Constitution ratified Objectives: Students will be able to…1) analyze a chart and identify key information (2) describe the powers of the federal government Agenda: Federalism Anti-Federalists vs. Federalists Map Activity Homework: Study for the Test
RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
Federalists V Antifederalist Support the Constitution Protect property rights Regulate trade Wealthy Want a Bill of Rights Constitution endanger states Western farmers
Obstacles for Antifederalists Negative Campaign Nothing else to offer Federalists better organized Federalists supported by papers Federalists papers 85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton, Jay Explain how constitution worked, why needed
Fight for Ratification To get ratification in MA Fed. Promise Bill of Rights Give states powers not given to Federal Government VA ratify when promise Bill of Rights NY ratify when learn NH & VA ratify NC & RI last to raitify
Map Activity!