Right Now… In your groups: What are two major problems the NEW United States must deal with after winning the Revolutionary War?

Thursday, December 3, 2015 Take Out: Notes/paper/etc. Writing utensil Homework: Part II John Adams Reflections due TOMORROW!!!! Today: New US Government - What were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

New US Government: Shaping a New Nation

Right Now… 1. What do you think are two of the biggest problems in the US after the Revolution?

Right Now… 1. What do you think are two of the biggest problems in the US after the Revolution? 2. Are the states (MA, CT, VA) or the national governments more important?

Right Now… 1. What do you think are two of the biggest problems in the US after the Revolution? 2. Are the states (MA, CT, VA) or the national governments more important? 3. What are two things you think people in the USA would WANT in a government?

Problems After the Revolution Colonies are independent, separate groups

Problems After the Revolution Colonies are independent, separate groups Fear of: a king / tyrant in charge

Problems After the Revolution Colonies are independent, separate groups Fear of: a king / tyrant in charge Fear of: Democracy – idea that power is directly in hands of (uneducated) people

The Answer? Republicanism: idea that governments should be based on the consent of the people This means…

The Answer Republicanism: idea that governments should be based on the consent of the people This means… - People vote for elected representatives

Difference between Democracy & Republicanism:

Individual States States created their own constitutions Each state = own state government

More Problems for the Congress Three Ongoing Problems/Debates 1. Representation: By population, or state? 2. Supreme Power: Who has ultimate control? The states, or the nation? Shared..? 3. New Treaty of Paris / Western Lands: Who gets them?

Solutions for the Congress Three Solutions to these Debates: 1. Representation: each state receives 1 vote 2. Supreme Power: Articles of Confederation state & federal levels share power 3. Western Lands: states give up western claims

Friday, December 4, 2015 Take Out: HW! John Adams Reflection Notes/paper/etc. Writing utensil Homework: No HW this weekend Today: New US Government - What were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Go over American Revolution Test

Right Now… To answer on your paper: 1. What were two fears of the Congress when they created a new government? 2. What is the difference between a democracy and a republic? 3. What were the Articles of Confederation?

Articles of Confederation First constitution (system of laws) in US A document Go into effect in March of 1781 During American Revolution (1775-1783) Approved by all 13 states

Articles of Confederation A document – series of LAWS adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1777 approved by the states in 1781 outlined the form of government of the new United States

Governing the Western Lands Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Plan to divide western land into new territories A three stage plan to become a state

Governing the Western Lands Three Stages to Become a State 1. Congress appoints a governor 2. 5,000 voting residents = temporary constitution & elect their own government 3. 60,000 free inhabitants = Congress can approve statehood

Issues with Confederation Organization of Western lands a success

Issues with Confederation Organization of Western lands a success However, many other issues because of Articles of Confederation

Issues with Confederation Biggest Issue? 1. No National Unity Each state functioned independently 2. Debt Cannot collect taxes Worthless continental currency 3. Each state = 1 vote in Congress

Issues with Confederation 4. Amendments (changes) need all 13 states to approve Unanimous votes for any changes 5. Could not regulate foreign or interstate trade 6. British continue to live in forts by Great Lakes

Issues with Confederation Main Problem at hand? Lack of national unity

These issues? Are only going to get worse This lack of unity will continue to cause PROBZ

Right Now: In your groups: - Did the Articles of Confederation solve the original issues faced by the new USA? - Why or why not?

Monday, December 7, 2015 Take Out: Today: Writing utensil Notes Homework: Finish wksht on Shays’s Rebellion! Heads Up  We WILL have a test before break on our Government Unit!! Shaping a New Nation What impact did Shays’s Rebellion have on the US?

In your groups… What were the Articles of Confederation?

In your groups… What were the Articles of Confederation? - What was one strength of the Articles? - What was one weakness of the Articles?

Shays’s Rebellion

Shays’s Rebellion 1786: Summer & Fall Led by Continental Army veteran Daniel Shays 1,200 Massachusetts farmers marched to close down courts  could not go to courts for unpaid taxes

Shays’s Rebellion Showed government too weak under Articles of Confederation

Shays’s Rebellion Showed government too weak under Articles of Confederation The response? 12/13 states meet in Philadelphia, PA for a convention about Articles General George Washington elected presiding officer

Did all Americans think the Articles of Confederation were too weak? Shays’s Rebellion Did all Americans think the Articles of Confederation were too weak? How did Americans react to Shays’s Rebellion?

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Take Out: Today: HW! Shays’s Rebellion Worksheet Writing Utensil Notes Homework: Complete Anticipation Guide on Constitutional Convention Shaping a New Nation How did Shays’s Rebellion impact the new US government?

Shays’s Rebellion HW Q: - How does Thomas Jefferson's letter about Shays's Rebellion challenge or expand on the textbook's information? - Use a direct quote from Jefferson's letter to support your response.

Shays’s Rebellion HW Q: - How does Thomas Jefferson's letter about Shays's Rebellion challenge or expand on the textbook's information? IN YOUR GROUPS: Did TJ’s letter CHALLENGE or EXPAND? WHY? What quote did you use to support your answer?