1. Con Intro Ask these 6 questions based on changing governments:
Monarchy (pre-Magna Carta)
Group of Nobles (Magna Carta)
Supermajority 2/3rds or nothing (Articles of Confederation)
Popular Vote (Mayflower Compact, Virginia Plan)
1 vote per group, simple majority (New Jersey Plan)
The idea here is to show students how varying forms of government will result in different outcomes for various groups (in particular boys vs. girls.)

2. Bellwork: Today we have a bunch of decisions to make as a class
Bellwork: Today we have a bunch of decisions to make as a class. How should we decide?

3. How should we redecorate the room?
Floral Medley
Camouflage

4. What movie should we watch next?
The Little Mermaid
Star Wars

5. What type of hair should we all have? (You know, for unity.)
Long
Short

6. What should we study next?
Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Maps of Major Revolutionary War Battles

7. Should we have more homework?

8. Who should get the points for this activity?
Girls
Boys

9. Magna Carta
I, King John, accept that I must govern according to the law.
So, I agree not to
-levy taxes without the consent of the nobles
-put nobles in jail without a trial
-interfere with the church
-restrict the movement of freedmen
-force people to build bridges
Nobles: only students with As (or some randomly chosen characteristic of birth) can vote. Boys only would be interesting.

10. Magna Carta Signed in 1214 AD
First European document limiting royal power.
Required the consent of a council of nobles to go to war, raise taxes, etc.
Though John quickly ignored it they stage was set (even if it took 500 more years…)
Nobles: only students with As (or some randomly chosen characteristic of birth) can vote. Boys only would be interesting.

11. How should we redecorate the room?
Floral Medley
Camouflage

12. What movie should we watch next?
The Little Mermaid
Star Wars

13. What type of hair should we all have? (You know, for unity.)
Long
Short

14. What should we study next?
Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Maps of Major Revolutionary War Battles

15. Should we have more homework?

16. Who should get the points for this activity?
Girls
Boys

17. Mayflower Compact
Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Christian faith and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic; for our better ordering, and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. .
Majority rules: all vote

18. Mayflower Compact Written in 1620 AD by the settlers of Plymouth
People pledged to work together to govern their colony
Based on majority rule
Majority rules: all vote

19. How should we redecorate the room?
Floral Medley
Camouflage

20. What movie should we watch next?
The Little Mermaid
Star Wars

21. What type of hair should we all have? (You know, for unity.)
Long
Short

22. What should we study next?
Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Maps of Major Revolutionary War Battles

23. Should we have more homework?

24. Who should get the points for this activity?
Girls
Boys

25. English Bill of Rights
No taxation without the agreement of the Parliament
Freedom to petition the monarch without fear of retribution
No standing army may be maintained during a time of peace without the consent of parliament.
No royal interference in the freedom of the people to have arms for their own defense as suitable to their class and as allowed by law no royal interference in the election of members of Parliament
The freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament "grants and promises of fines or forfeitures" before conviction are void.
No excessive bail or "cruel and unusual" punishments may be imposed.

26. English Bill of Rights Written in 1689 Outlined people’s basic rights
Provided a government with decisions made by majority decisions in Parliament.
Elect/choose 5 representatives to vote.

27. How should we redecorate the room?
Floral Medley
Camouflage

28. What movie should we watch next?
The Little Mermaid
Star Wars

29. What type of hair should we all have? (You know, for unity.)
Long
Short

30. What should we study next?
Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Maps of Major Revolutionary War Battles

31. Should we have more homework?

32. Who should get the points for this activity?
Girls
Boys

33. Articles of Confederation
First governing document of the United States
Created a loose union of the states.
Very limited powers.
New laws could only pass with 2/3rds of states supporting it.
All vote, thing only happens if 2/3rds support it (this is how you get out of actually doing any of the things.)

34. How should we redecorate the room?
Floral Medley
Camouflage

35. What movie should we watch next?
The Little Mermaid
Star Wars

36. What type of hair should we all have? (You know, for unity.)
Long
Short

37. What should we study next?
Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Maps of Major Revolutionary War Battles

38. Should we have more homework?

39. Who should get the points for this activity?
Girls
Boys