The Constitution

Bell RingerDay 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

Where does democracy come from? Stations – Assigned groups – Do not talk to other groups – 4 minutes to read – Answer questions in group

Bell RingerDay 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

Greece Direct Democracy – all citizens voted on everything

Rome Republic – citizens elect government leaders

Magna Carta Limited the power of the king

English Bill of Rights Gave citizens rights

Virginia House of Burgesses Men were elected and could make their own laws.

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 + = 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 RingerDay 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 SS

Articles of Confederation Written by 2 nd 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?

Government considered How do we raise money? What do we do with all this new land?

Northwest Ordinance Northwest Territory was surveyed and sold into townships Divided into OH, IN, IL, MI, and WI No slavery allowed

Bell RingerDay 4 List the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. StrengthsWeaknesses

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS SS

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 )

Bell RingerDay 5 Describe 2 economic problems of the new nation.

Learning Target 1 I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution. SS

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS SS

Jigsaw Reading Directions: In your groups read the assigned pages. Write 1 paragraph summary of the section 5-7 sentences. 1.Articles of Confederation 1 o 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 ) 2.Articles of Confederation 2 o What did the national government achieve under the Articles of Confederation? What problems did the country experience under the Articles of Confederation? (pgs ) 3. Shay’s Rebellion o Why was Shay’s Rebellion important? How did Shay’s rebellion force people to examine the weaknesses of the national government? (pgs )

Bell RingerDay 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 RingerDay 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 SS

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.

Bell RingerDay 8 Why did Daniel Shays rebel against the courts in Massachusetts?

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS SS SS

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.

Bell RingerDay 9 Describe the Virginia Plan.

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS SS SS

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 Poster Create a poster illustrating the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and Great Compromise. Include at least 3 things about each.

Bell RingerDay 10 How did the Great Compromise solve the dispute between big and small states?

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS SS SS

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 pgs 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 RingerDay 11 National GovernmentShared PowersState Government Create this chart. Include 2 powers in each section.

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS SS SS

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

Bell RingerDay 13 Explain 2 of the 3. Great Compromise 3/5 Compromise Federalism

Learning Target 4 I can summarize the ratification of the Constitution. SS SS

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

Ratification 9 of 13 had to ratify or agree to the Constitution By May 1790 all had agreed

Join or Die

Bell RingerDay 14 Would you have supported ratification of the Constitution? Explain!

Learning Target 4 I can summarize the ratification of the Constitution. SS SS

We the People of the United States According to the song, what is the purpose of the Constitution? The Preamble to the U.S. ConstitutionThe Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

The Preamble 1.Form a more perfect union 2.Establish justice (laws) 3.Insure domestic tranquility (peace) 4.Provide for the common defense (security) 5.Promote the general welfare 6.Secure the blessings of liberty

Bell RingerDay 15 According to the Preamble, what was the purpose of the Constitution?

Bell RingerDay 16 Write 2 questions you think will be on the test.

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 RingerDay 17 With your table partner, match the document with its description. Be ready to review your answers!

Retake Expectations Retakes – Level 0 – Make-ups: Complete sentences No pronouns Must be checked – Change answers on original test No Retakes – Level 0 – Sign out iPad – Constitutional Scavenger Hunt – Write on your own paper – Check answers