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Post Revolutionary War
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Articles of Confederation Follow-Up (IN page 112) USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!
What were the Articles of Confederation? Why were Articles written? Under the Articles of Confederation, how did the national government fund its programs? How were national laws enforced? How were amendments (changes) to the Articles enacted? What was necessary to pass new laws? Explain why you think the Americans chose to setup the government this way (under the Articles of Confederation). Explain why this form of government failed.
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**ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES**
Warm-up (IN Page108 TOP) The year is 1787, and your young country needs to reform its government. Now everyone is wondering what the new government will be like. You have been called to a convention to decide how the new government should be organized. What will be your main goal in creating a new government? How will you get the people at the convention to agree on important issues? **ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES**
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Set-Up Cornell Notes IN Pages 110-111
Title: Confederation to Constitution Essential Question: What led to the creation of the United States Constitution?
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State Governments After the Revolution
All states created republics (a government where people elect representatives to govern) Some used branches of government to separate power Some had a Bill of Rights
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The Articles of Confederation
During the American Revolution, the original 13 states ratified (or agreed to) a document called: The Articles of Confederation. This became our first form of government in the United States
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What led to the Articles of Confederation?
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Copy this chart into your Notebooks (IN Page 109)
It can take up the entire page!
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Confederation A group of states united under a weak central government
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The Articles of Confederation
Powers NOT GIVEN to the Federal Government in the Articles Powers Given to Federal Government in the Articles No power to enforce laws No power to levy taxes No power to regulate trade Required all 13 states to approve changes to the Articles Wage war Make peace Sign treaties
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The Weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Because the Federal government couldn’t levy taxes, they had no way of getting money to pay soldiers that had fought in the war. This led to rebellions and violence.
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Western Lands Issue: what should America do with their new western lands? Solutions: Land Ordinance of 1785 Surveyors staked out six-mile-square plots These plots were called townships This land became known as the NW Territory (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin & part of Minnesota)
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Northwest Ordinance Described how the NW Territory would be governed.
As population grew, the territory would gain political rights 5,000 men elect an assembly 60,000 people apply for statehood
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Northwest Ordinance Other provisions of the Ordinance:
Outlawed slavery Rivers were open to everyone Freedom of religion Trial by jury
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The Weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Because the Federal government couldn’t levy taxes, they had no way of getting money to pay soldiers that had fought in the war. This led to rebellions and violence.
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Shays’ Rebellion (IN Page 113)
Read the section entitled Shays’ Rebellion from your textbook (pages ) Record the Who, What, When, Where & Why of this event. Answer this question: Which side would you have supported during Shays’ Rebellion--- the farmers or the officials who called out the militia? Why?
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Warm-up (IN Page 111 BOTTOM)
Describe state governments after the Revolutionary War. State governments after the Revolutionary War… What was the first government of the United States called? The first government of the United States was… What were the problems with our first government? The problems with our first government were… How did America solve the problem of what to do with Western lands? America solved the problem of what to do with Western lands by…
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Shays’ Rebellion Who: Daniel Shays & Massachusetts farmers vs. Massachusetts Militia What: Rebellion where farmers attempted to take over an arsenal but were put down by the state militia. When:1787 Where: Massachusetts Why: The farmers were in debt and suffering from high taxes. They asked their legislature for help but were denied so they led a rebellion
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The common story about Shays’ rebellion is that the Founding Fathers realized that the Articles of Confederation were too weak and thought that the central government needed more power to control popular uprisings. Did all Americans think the Articles of Confederation were too weak? How did Americans react to Shays’ Rebellion?
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Warm-Up (IN Page 158 TOP) What was the first political document called in America? The first political document in America was called… Why did our initial form of government need to be changed? Our initial form of government needed to be changed because…
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Shays’ Rebellion Follow-up Questions (IN Page 133 TOP)
To reform means to change something… Did George Washington support government reform? How can you tell? Did Thomas Jefferson support government reform? How can you tell? USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!
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The Constitutional Convention of 1787
Incidents such as Shays’ Rebellion and the need to establish interstate trade laws led to a convention in Philadelphia in 1787 Originally, these men came together to REWRITE the Articles of Confederation. After much debate, they ended up trashing the Articles and writing an entirely new document: THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
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Constitutional Convention
Twelve states sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in Only Rhode Island refused to attend. The 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention became known as our Founding Fathers.
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Constitutional Compromises (IN Page 134 TOP)
Create this chart on the top half of your page: The Great Compromise Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan
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Constitutional Compromises (IN Page 134 BOTTOM)
Slave-Trade Compromise
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Federalists and Anti -federalists
Once the Constitution was written, it had to be ratified – or agreed to- by the states. People in favor of the Constitution were called FEDERALISTS. People opposed to the Constitution were called ANTI-FEDERALISTS.
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Federalism Defined Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between the central or (federal) government and the state governments.
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The Federalist Papers Three well known politicians wrote The Federalist Papers and had them printed in New York newspapers. The Federalist papers argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution. John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison wrote the Federalist Papers.
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The Bill of Rights James Madison drafted the Bill of Rights and sent these ten amendments of the Constitution to the states for ratification. In 1791 these rights became law.
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Exit Slip Answer the following questions and hand this to me on your way out! Make sure to include your name on your exit slip! What problems existed after the Revolutionary War? Describe Shays’ Rebellion. How could Shays’ Rebellion have led to the Constitutional Convention?
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Warm-Up (IN Page 133 BOTTOM)
1. Which state did NOT attend the Constitutional Convention? ____________ did not attend the Constitutional Convention. 2. What was the difference between Federalists and Anti federalists? Federalists ____________________ while Anti-federalists _________________. 3. What is the Bill of Rights and why was it included in the Constitution? The Bill of Rights is ________________. It was included in the Constitution because ___________________.
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Federalists vs. Anti-federalists (IN Page 135 TOP)
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Historical Conversation
Read through positions & use your chart to create a conversation between a Federalist & an anti-Federalist. Must include at least 3 positions/arguments for your POV. You will be performing these conversations for the class! You can create one script with both of your names on the top.
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Bill of Rights Follow-Up Questions (IN Page 117 BOTTOM)
Why do you think the founding fathers chose to include these specific rights? Which rights contained in the Bill of Rights do you think are the most important? Are there any amendments in the Bill of Rights that seem unnecessary? Why? Explain your reasoning & use complete sentences!
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Confederation to Constitution Quiz
Describe the Articles of Confederation. (type of government, weaknesses) What led to the Constitutional Convention? Describe the compromises that were made in the creation of the Constitution. (4) Describe the Bill of Rights.
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Warm-Up (IN Page 161 TOP) Write a 3-4 sentence summary of the War of 1812 including the causes of the war, which nations fought, and the outcome.
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North vs. South (IN Page162)
Create this chart in your IN: North South Climate Geography Population Cities Economy Culture Transportation
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Warm-Up (IN page 161 BOTTOM)
Why do you think differences between the Northern states and the Southern states could have led to the Civil War?
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North Climate: warm summers, snowy cold winters, short growing season
Geography: rocky & hilly, forest, bays along Atlantic coast, rivers
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Population South: Europeans & enslaved Africans, 1/3 of the population were slaves, ¼ of the population owned slaves (planters) North: rapid population growth, European immigrants settled in the North (31 million)
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Cities South: Most lived on farms, some in small cities, very few large cities, plantations were like small towns North: Large cities, trade centers with Europe, very organized (sanitation, education, police) but also crowded & dirty, lots of jobs
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Economy South: Based on agriculture (farming)- cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar and indigo, slavery was essential, against tariffs North: many different industries-shipping, textiles, lumber, furs & mining, used subsistence farming, manufacturing, favored tariffs
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Culture South: upper class= planter class, recreation included fox hunting, dancing, horseracing, few schools or churches North: Cities were important to culture, lots of new ideas came to the North, majority Protestant, religion and education were organized
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Transportation South: steamships & railroads allowed products to be shipped North: surfaced roads, canals, rivers, railroads
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