Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Warm Up: Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. What problems did these weaknesses cause in the new government?

Today’s Question: What did the country do to fix the problems of the Articles of Confederation?

Agenda: Class discussion/pictures Create Invitation to the Constitutional Convention Movie: A More Perfect Union

You’re invited! Design an invitation that might be sent to people who might attend the Constitutional Convention. Your invitation should include information about when the convention will begin and end, where it will take place, who has been invited, and what will be accomplished at the meeting. Invitations must also include a bold title, a catchy statement to entice people to attend, and other creative touches common in formal invitations.