ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION U.S. History October 13 / 14, 2014

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the AoC and synthesize information learned. Purpose: To understand the differences and similarities and understand some of the Standard(s): 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Historical Thinking Skill: Analysis & Synthesis Compare & Contrast

WARM-UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS RE-CAP MONDAY Announcements: Last day to turn in late / missing work: Monday, October 20, I DO NOT DISCUSS GRADES IN CLASS. PERIOD! If you have a question you can come in during lunch or after school. I am usually here until 3:00 or 5:00 pm. Warm-up: What were some things that we learned on Monday about the prevailing themes leading to the Declaration of Independence?

INTERACTIVE JOURNALS: ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Cut out Articles of Confederation sections and glue into journal / notebook / binder. You will have 15 minutes to complete this portion. The Basics: Before the United States constitution which we all benefit from, the first draft is commonly known and referred to as the Articles of Confederation. The document was produced during the wartime emergency of the Revolutionary War and does not realistically uphold the countries principles. Much of the issues written and portrayed in the Article of Confederation will resurface during the American Civil War between State Rights and Federal Rights.

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION Strengths 1. To declare war and peace. 2. To coin and borrow money. 3. To detail with foreign countries and sign treaties. 4. To operate post offices. Weaknesses 1. The national government could not force the states to obey its laws. 2. It did not have the power to tax 3. It did not have the power to enforce laws 4. Congress lacked strong and steady leadership 5. There was no national army or navy 6. There was no system of national courts 7. Each state could issue its own paper money 8. Each state could put tariffs on trade between states. (A tariff is a tax on goods coming in from another state or country.)

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION CONSTRUCTS A PLAN Strong National Government (Virginia Plan) Each state represented in congress in proportion to their population. Larger population states = more representative than smaller states. Two house legislatures (bicameral). Both (The Great Compromise) Two house legislature (bicameral). Equal representation in the upper house of congress (Senate). Representation in the lower house of Congress (House of Representatives) to be proportional to population. Strong State Government (New Jersey Plan) Equal representation in congress. Congress could raise funds from tariffs and regulate interstate commerce. One house legislature (unicameral). Supported by smaller states who feared losing power in federal government.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION CIRCLE BOOK

Choose four (4) scenes from our unit of study of the American Revolutionary War. 2 Causes. 2 Consequences (Effects). Write on the space provided. Draw on the space above (NO STICK FIGURES!) Cut out and glue together. 4 circles total. Write 2 causes. 2 effects. Draw NO STICK FIGURES Cut out & Paste

Taxation Without Representation Colonists didn’t want to be taxed on imported British goods – If they had no representation in Parliament. British actions led to colonial unity Boston Massacre – Shooting unarmed citizens. Boston Tea Party – Not buying tea. Sons/daughters of liberty. First Continental Congress Adopted measures for renewed boycotts of British goods, formation of militias, and appeal to the king outlining grievances. Second Continental Congress Drafted the Declaration of Independence from Britain. Four Things that Led to the Call for Independence Comparing Two Opposing Sides Patriots People who rebelled against Great Britain. Most fought in the American Army. Lead boycotts and protests – No Taxation without Representation. Led by Sons of Liberty / Continental Congress. Both Faced harassment. Both groups were colonists. Tried to convince others to join. Loyalists People who remained loyal to Great Britain. Were afraid to be left behind without protection from Britain. Some fought in the British army. Some left to go back to Britain. Worked for the king or benefited from the status quo.

What does the sail represent? What do the waves represent? What is the headline? What do you think the image is trying to convey? CLOSURE: EXIT SLIP OUT OF THE DOOR