Chapter Three The Constitution pages 50 - 94

Our Constitution - Video Bell ringer, 1-25-10 Please copy the questions. (10); Please skip three lines per question. Also have planners out and on your table. From what state is the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson? Who was considered “First in war, first in peace, first in the heart of his countrymen”? In what year did Benjamin Franklin die? Which member of the Convention later becomes the 4th president of the USA? What are the three branches of government created at the Convention? Our Constitution - Video

Our Constitution - Video Bell ringer, 1-25-10 Please copy the questions. (10); Please skip three lines per question. Also have planners out and on your table. Article Three of the Constitution creates which branch of government? How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become official? When were the Bill of Rights ratified by the states? What is one of the strengths of the Constitution? Which amendment gave women the right to vote? Our Constitution - Video

Today's Objective Describe how the original states fashioned their constitutions Explain why the Articles of Confederation we so ineffective

Dates to remember Media Center – Tuesday, 1/25 (Moore) Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

Daily Planner Bell ringer Articles of Confederation Video – Living Constitution Homework – Complete Ch. 2 Reteaching Activity

Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 After D. of I, ----- States existed on Their own; need for One government. In 1777 Congress Drafts the --------, the first Constitution Of the USA

Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 Articles set up a One house -------, in which each state had one vote. Confederation is a Group who band together for a common -------..

Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 Articles refuse to To give Congress 2 important powers: power to enforce laws and power to -----. Within a few years, Many realized that the Articles were too ----- to work effectively.

Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 For example, Congress Could not pass a law unless ---- states voted In favor it. Also, Congress could not enforce ------ they passed. A state could ignore a law from Congress.

Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 After Treaty of ------ is signed in 1783, all was not good. Debt and lack of army hurt country.

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

Today's Objective Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention

Dates to remember Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

Daily Planner Bell ringer 5 W’s of the Convention Video 8 vocab terms HMK: Study for Ch. 2 test tomorrow!!!!

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Soon after the Revolution ends serious problems emerge with the --------------- -------- Why?

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Because of problems, each state sends delegates to a ------ ------- to fix flaws of the Articles of Confederation What?

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Delegates meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Independence Hall. Each state sends delegates except for ------ ------- (Q). Where?

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 The ----- men who met in May of 1787 were an extraordinary group: 8 signers of the DOI; 7 governors (Q); and 41 members of Continental Congress When?

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Who?

The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Future President Thomas Jefferson Serving as a minister to France (Q) Future President John Adams Serving as minister To Great Britain (Q) Patrick Henry, Elected to serve but Was against Convention and stayed home (Q) (T) Who wasn't?

Bell ringer, 1-27 Please copy the question. (8) Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table. What state choose not to attend the Convention in Philadelphia and why? Which groups of people did not attend the convention? How would you describe the delegates to the Constitutional Convention? Whom was elected to head the convention?

Bell ringer, 1-27 Please copy the question (8). Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table. Why were no formal records kept at the Constitutional Convention? What was the Constitutional Convention? What were the four rules for conducting the convention? Who kept a notebook of daily events at the Convention?

Today's Objective Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention

Dates to remember Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

Daily Planner Bell ringer 4 Rules of the Convention 8 questions you should know Chapter 2 test HWK – Please read pages 52 - 54

Four Early Decisions

First Decision Second Decision Appoint _____ ________ As the President of Convention (q) (t) Second Decision

First Decision Second Decision Appoint _____ ________ As the President of Convention (q) (t) Second Decision Meetings could not be Held unless delegates From ____ states were Present (q)

Third Decision Fourth Decision Decisions must be ______ ______, one State gets one vote Fourth Decision

Third Decision Fourth Decision Decisions must be ______ ______, one State gets one vote Fourth Decision Meetings held in ________(q) To allow delegates To speak freely

8 questions you should know (Ch 3, Section 1) The participants At the Convention Agreed to keep all Discussions what? Which notable Leader was not At the Convention? Which delegate Was against the Constitution And refused to Attend? At 81, who was The oldest delegate To attend the Constitution? 7 of the delegates To the Convention Were former what? Which delegates To the Convention Went on to become President of the USA? (2) Which state chose Not to take part in The Constitutional Convention Which delegate Kept a notebook Of daily events? Pg 52-54

Bell ringer, 1-28 Please copy questions (5); Use chart on page 90 to answer. Please have planners on table! Which rights or freedoms were included in all four documents? Which right or freedom is found only in the Bill of Rights? Which document does not include right against unreasonable search or seizure? Which document does not prohibit cruel or unusual punishment? Which document is the most recent?

Today's Objective Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates

Dates to remember Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 Media Center – Tuesday, 2/1 (Moore) Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

Daily Planner Bell ringer Compare / Contrast Virginia and NJ Plans 8 vocab terms Two Compromises HMK: None. Have a great weekend!!

Two Opposing Plans

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by ---------

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J)

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States ---------

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Government with ____ Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much

Chapter 3 Vocab A system in which Each branch of Government is able To check, or Restrain the power Of the others The notion that Power lies with The people. Pgs 85-93 Powers that Congress has That are Specifically Listed in the “C” The split of Authority among The “E”, “L”, and “J” branches Powers that are Shared by state And federal governments Powers that the “C” Does not give to the National government That are kept by the States. Principle that The law applies to Everyone, even Those who Govern. The first Ten amendments To the Constitution

Chapter 3 Vocab A system in which Each branch of Government is able To check, or Restrain the power Of the others The notion that Power lies with The people. Pgs 85-93 Powers that Congress has That are Specifically Listed in the “C” The split of Authority among The “E”, “L”, and “J” branches Powers that are Shared by state And federal governments Powers that the “C” Does not give to the National government That are kept by the States. Principle that The law applies to Everyone, even Those who Govern. The first Ten amendments To the Constitution

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Presented by ------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Presented by ------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Government with ___ Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Presented by ------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- Legislature would be ---------- and based On ----------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Presented by ------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- Legislature would be ---------- and based On ----------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much --------, ---, and -------- love plan; Other states, not so much

Chapter 3 Vocab A system in which Each branch of Government is able To check, or Restrain the power Of the others The notion that Power lies with The people. Pgs 85-93 Powers that Congress has That are Specifically Listed in the “C” The split of Authority among The “E”, “L”, and “J” branches Powers that are Shared by state And federal governments Powers that the “C” Does not give to the National government That are kept by the States. Principle that The law applies to Everyone, even Those who Govern. The first Ten amendments To the Constitution

Chapter 3 Vocab A system in which Each branch of Government is able To check, or Restrain the power Of the others The notion that Power lies with The people. Pgs 85-93 Powers that Congress has That are Specifically Listed in the “C” The split of Authority among The “E”, “L”, and “J” branches Powers that are Shared by state And federal governments Powers that the “C” Does not give to the National government That are kept by the States. Principle that The law applies to Everyone, even Those who Govern. The first Ten amendments To the Constitution

Bell ringer, 1-31 What is the subject of the map? Please copy the questions (5); Use the map on page 88 to answer. Please have planners on your table! What is the subject of the map? What color are the 13 states? What is the name of the large western territory unclaimed by any states? Along which of the Great Lakes did the British hold forts? (2) What other countries claimed land near the United States? (2)

Today's Objective Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates

Dates to remember Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 Media Center – Tuesday, 2/1 (Moore) Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

Daily Planner Bell ringer 8 vocab terms Two Compromises HMK: Review for Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz

Two Opposing Plans

Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Designed by --------- Presented by ------- Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J) Legislature would be -------- and based on States --------- Legislature would be ---------- and based On ----------- ------, ------, ----- and ------- loved plan; small States, not so much --------, ---, and -------- love plan; Other states, not so much

Constitutional Compromise

Constitutional Compromise After six weeks of debate, __________ (T) proposes A compromise … A Senate With ______ Represent- ation To please The small states A House based On _______ To please the bigger states Great Compromise (T)

8 questions you should know (Ch 3, Section 1) Which delegate Was against the Constitution And refused to Attend? The participants At the Convention Agreed to keep all Discussions what? Which notable Leader was not At the Convention? At 81, who was The oldest delegate To attend the Constitution? 7 of the delegates To the Convention Were former what? Which delegates To the Convention Went on to become President of the USA? (2) Which state chose Not to take part in The Constitutional Convention Which delegate Kept a notebook Of daily events?

Chapter 3 Vocab The Law making branch of government Those who Were opposed to The Constitution Pgs 52-59 Form of government In which power is Dividied between Federal and state governments Supporters of The Constitution Group of people Named by each State legislature To select the President and VP Meeting of state Delegates in 1787 Leading to the Adoption of new Constitution Agreement Providing a duel System of Congressional representation The branch of Government That interprets laws

Constitutional Compromise Questions about How to calculate 550,000 ______ ______ Americans In South _____ opposed idea Of Counting slaves; ______ wanted the slaves to Count but not vote …

Constitutional Compromise Delegates finally agreed To count enslaved African-Americans as _______ of a Person to determine representation in Congress The Three-Fifths Compromise (T)