Monday November 9, 2015

WE WILL… Analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalist, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason. I WILL… Analyze arguments for or against ratification. Identify statements made from a Federalist or Antifederalist perspective.

Quick Write The two English principles that influenced the development of government in the United States were A the right to own property and bear arms. B protected rights and representative legislatures. C mercantilism and free enterprise. D freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

Ratifying the U.S. Constitution

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Odd One Out: Which one of these men do not belong in this group and why? John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Alexander Hamilton

John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Alexander Hamilton Federalist Anti-Federalist Federalist Federalist

Federalists Led by Alexander Hamilton. Wanted a strong Federal Government Supported ratifying the Constitution. Said a Bill of Rights was not needed because the powers of the government were limited. Wrote the Federalist Papers to argue in favor of ratifying the Constitution. I’m the guy on the $10 Bill. Alexander Hamilton

Anti-Federalist Led by George Mason. Favored a weak Federal Government The Constitution doesn’t protect the rights of states or people. Led by George Mason. Favored a weak Federal Government Opposed ratifying the Constitution. Said the Revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government (The King). Refused to ratify the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added to protect the rights of the people. George Mason

Issues Federalists Issues Anti-Federalists VS. Strong The Federal Government should be… Weak For Ratifying the Constitution Against Bill of Rights Issues VS. James Madison Alexander Hamilton George Mason Thomas Jefferson

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Federalists Separation of powers Madison #51: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external (the people) nor internal (checks/balances) controls on government would be necessary.” “You must first enable the government to control the governed; then oblige it to control itself.”

Federalists Federal System Madison #51: Two distinct governments Further divided by distinct separate departments The different governments will control each other as well as itself

Role of the Government Federalists Anti-Federalists Strong government Superior to the states Vision of a business based society Weak government Inferior to the states Vision of an agrarian based society

Structure of the Government Federalists Anti-Federalists Felt separating power between the three branches would keep one branch from becoming too powerful Supported checks and balances between each of the branches Thought that the Congress had too much power and didn’t represent the interests of the people Feared the executive could become a tyrant

Individual Rights Federalists Anti-Federalists Strong government = good for individual rights A closer state gov’t has better opportunity to oppress the people than a distant federal gov’t Strong government = bad for individual rights Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties

States’ Rights Federalists Anti-Federalists Argued for federalism- power trickles down from federal to state to local gov’t Federal gov’t should be superior to the states to promote national interests Feared states would lose all their rights Wanted powers not granted to the Federal gov’t to go to the states

Expansion Federalists Anti-Federalists Wanted to grow the country all the way West Felt a large republic would best serve the interests of the people and their rights Expansion = more markets and more resources Thought a small republic could best protect individual rights Feared expansion would hurt individual and state rights

Standing Army Federalists Anti-Federalists Supported a standing army for national defense Feared a standing army could be used for oppression

Foreign Relations Federalists Anti-Federalists Pro-British Pro-French Kinda until the French Revolution got CRAAAAAZY

US Constitution Amendments 124 amendments were proposed Only 12 passed Congress Only 10 were ratified by the states Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution as the first 10 Amendments

Exit Ticket Anti-Federalists believed that a strong national government would threaten A liberty and personal freedom. B the ability to tax citizens and raise an army. C freedom of speech and religion. D alliances with Britain and France.

Tuesday November 10, 2015

WE WILL… Identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights I WILL… Correctly identify the grievances listed in the DOI and explain how those grievances were addressed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights by playing matching game.

Quick Write The proposal that settled the disagreement between large and small states about representation in the Senate and House of Representatives was called the A Missouri Compromise. B New Jersey Plan. C Great Compromise. D Virginia Plan.

Exit Ticket In the debates over ratification, Anti-Federalists criticized the U.S. Constitution mainly because of the power it granted to the A president. B state legislatures. C Senate and House of Representatives. D national government.

Wednesday November 11, 2015

WE WILL… Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. I WILL… Summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

Quick Write Which action convinced Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution? A the addition of a clause that allowed the Constitution to be amended B the division of the legislature into two houses C the inclusion of a Bill of Eights D the reduction of presidential powers

U.S. Constitution

Exit Ticket What principle in the Declaration of Independence was addressed in the Bill of Rights? A Personal liberties must be protected from abuse by the government. B The power of state governments should be limited. C The needs of the government outweigh personal liberties. D All citizens should have the right to vote

Thursday November 12, 2015

WE WILL… Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. I Will… Summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and create a “Student Bill of Rights” poster

Quick Write What weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected when the U.S. Constitution was created? A The powers of the president were reduced. B The states were given more power. C Three branches of government were created. D Slavery was banned.

Exit Ticket The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the state Legislature. —Article 1, Section 2 the United States Constitution Which principle does Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution address? A limited government B federalism C separation of powers D republicanism

Friday November 13, 2015

WE WILL… Review for 5 minutes at the beginning of class WE WILL… Review for 5 minutes at the beginning of class.     I WILL… Demonstrate Mastery of the specified Unit 4 TEKS on the Assessment.

Quick Write The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments of the Bill of Rights focus on F personal property. G the limited rights of the federal government. H people accused of crimes. J voting rights.

Exit Ticket The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. — Amendment X One reason for the creation of the Tenth Amendment was to A protect the rights of citizens to protest against the government. B protect the accused from cruel or unusual punishment. C protect the rights of people accused of crimes. D protect citizens from a national government that was too powerful.