1. Constitutional Convention Proceedings, Compromises, Ratification, Bill of Rights
Read and analyze The Constitutional Convention – Chapter 1 Section 3 and
Chapter 2 Section 2 & 3
As you read, interact with the text by writing brief summarizing notes
for each slide of the PowerPoint.
Write in your own words-Do not copy the text.
Include graphics and images as directed.
Make the presentation your own by adjusting the background, font, etc.
Add additional slides if you need them.
Add additional graphics to help explain the topics, as well.
You may discuss and work with a partner but you must do
and turn in your own original work.
When finished your PowerPoint to:
H-SS Analyze the ideological origins of the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers’ philosophy of divinely bestowed unalienable natural rights, the debates on the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, and the addition of the Bill of Rights

2. Constitutional Convention PowerPoint Study Guide Rubric:
Each slide has a well worded summary and bullet points pts
Images, graphs, and charts were added where required pts
Provided a list of all powers each branch of the government
has over the other branches pts
Bill of Rights added with one sentence summary for each pts
Personalized theme, font, background, animations pts
60pts

3. The Need for a New Plan (Chapter 1 Section 3) Facing Serious Problems 1 2 3

4. Fighting the Revolution1 2 3

5. Creating State Governments – notes1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. Establishing a National Government – notes1 2 3 4 5

7. Restrictions on the National Government1 2
Power to Pass Laws 3
Power to Tax
Power to Regulate Trade

8. A Call for Revision 1 2
The Impact of Shay’s Rebellion 3 4 5 6
Insert an image of Shay’s Rebellion

9. Plans to Revise the Articles1 2 3

10. The Convention Opens (Chapter 2 Section 2)
The Need for Secrecy
Deciding to Write a New Constitution
Include one image

11. Virginia Plan (Large State Plan)1 2 3 4 5 6
Include a graphic to help explain it

12. Virginia Plan
Conduct an internet search and define “Separation of Powers”
Include a graphic

13. Virginia Plan
Conduct an internet search and define “Check and Balances”
Provide a list of the powers each branch of our government has over the other two branches.

14. New Jersey Plan (Small State Plan)
New Jersey Plan-notes before bullets points 1 2 3
Notes after bullet points

15. The Great Compromise 1 2 3
Include a graphic that depicts the shape of the government and helps explain it.

16. Three-Fifths Compromise
Explain the purpose of the 3/5’s Compromise and what it allowed for.
Why was added to the U.S. Constitution?
Include two images. One depicting slavery and one image depicting the 3/5’s compromise.

17. Commerce and Slave Agreements

18. The Convention Completes Its Work1 2 3

19. Ratification (Chapter 2 Section 3)
Drawing the Battle Lines
Procedures

20. Federalists Describe the type of government they favored.
Who were their most famous leaders?

21. Anti-Federalists
Describe the type of government the Anti-Federalists favored. 1 2 3 4 5
Who were their most famous leaders?

22. Ratifying the Constitution
Virginia and New York

23. Call for a Bill of Rights

24. Bill of Rights
List the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution and explain each with a short sentence.

25. Forming a New Government
Choosing a President
Include an image of George Washington taking the oath of office
Drafting and Ratifying the Bill of Rights