1. Debating the Constitution
Bell Ringer Date: November 9th, 2016
Take Note of Homework for the Weekend
2) Take out a blank sheet of paper and set it up like so... E5
Debating the Constitution

2. Today’s Agenda Measureable Objective
Compare and contrast the New Jersey and Virginia Plans and decide which one fits better for each state.
Florida Standard: Examine the course and consequences of the Constitutional Convention.
Agenda
I do: Go over New Jersey & Virginia Plan
We do: Compare and contrast the two plans, recreate Constitutional Convention
You do: Compare the two plans and decided which plan would fit for your state.
Essential Question
How did the Great Compromise satisfy both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
Learning Goal - By the end of the lesson you will…
Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of the Revolutionary War and how it set up a new government

3. 1) How many branches of government did the Virginia Plan call for?
Chapter 7 Review
1) How many branches of government did the Virginia Plan call for?
One
Two
Three
Four

4. 2) Which plan wanted a strong central government?
Chapter 7 Review
2) Which plan wanted a strong central government?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan

5. Chapter 7 Review
3) Which of the following below was not included in the Great Compromise?
House of Representatives based on state population.
A Senate with 2 seats per state.
An executive to make quick decisions.
A single judge to make key decisions.

6. 3/5’s a vote 2/5’s a vote 1/5’s a vote 3/4’s a vote Chapter 7 Review
4) How would Slaves be counted for in regards to votes?
3/5’s a vote
2/5’s a vote
1/5’s a vote
3/4’s a vote

7. Homework due Today & Tonight!
Amnesty Days: Get in any missing assignment or classwork. Work on this over the weekend!

8. Q3: Why did Virginia need to approve the Constitution?
On the FRONT of your paper…
Q1: What was the main argument for Federalists?
Q2: Which three arguments did the Antifederalists state about the Constitution?
Q3: Why did Virginia need to approve the Constitution?

9. Q4: State the following… President: ________________
Vice President: ______________
Q5: Why was a Bill of Rights necessary?
Q6: Compare the attitudes of Patrick Henry and James Madison towards ratification

10. Grab a textbook, turn to pg. 218
Textbook Time
Grab a textbook, turn to pg. 218

11. Q3: Why did Virginia need to approve the Constitution?
On the FRONT of your paper…
Q1: What was the main argument for Federalist?
A strong central government was needed.
Q2: Which three argument did the Antifederalists state about the Constitution?
Constitution would weaken the states
No protection of basic freedoms
President could become a king
Q3: Why did Virginia need to approve the Constitution?

12. Q4: State the following… President: ________________
Vice President: ______________
Using pgs. 219 to 221, answer the rest of the questions on your sheet of paper, hand it in when you’re done
Q5: Why was a Bill of Rights necessary?
Q6: Compare the attitudes of Patrick Henry and James Madison towards ratification

15. An Executive is a person who controls the government and sees that the laws are made.

16. Virginia was the first state to include a bill of rights in its constitution.

17. Under the Articles of Confederation, there would be one branch of government.

18. Under the Articles of Confederation, there was a strong central government.

19. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress would make laws, declare war, and borrow money.

20. The Land Ordinance of 1785 created the outline of the states and boundaries.

21. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created the outline of five new states.

22. Daniel Shay’s led a rebellion against the government for taking his money.

23. Shay’s Rebellion proved that a strong central government was needed.

24. The primary aim of the Constitutional Convention was the create a new government.

25. Connecticut was the only state to not attend the Constitutional Convention.

26. The New Jersey plan called for a strong central government.

27. Under the New Jersey Plan, each state would have equal representation

28. Under the Great Compromise, there would be a two house legislature.

29. Under the Great Compromise, Slaves would count for 3/5’s a vote