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1 Articles of Confederation Shay’s Rebellion - A New Constitution Second Continental Congress passes Articles of Confederation. Explain the Weaknesses. 1.2.3.4.5. Government by the States: The Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation are very weak! “WE NEED TO BRANCH OUT”

2 Why the Constitutional Convention took place… Notes about the meeting… A – B- C- D- Role of George Washington: Role of James Madison: Virginia Plan Founder: A – B – C – D- New Jersey Plan Founder: A – B – C – D- Great Compromise Founder: A – B – C – D- 3/5 Compromise Issue: Resolution: A Finished Constitution: Five aspects A.Federalism – B.“Supreme Law of the Land” - C.Separation of Powers - D.Checks & Balances - E.Limited powers - The Constitutional Convention

3 Thomas Paine -English Immigrant -”Common Sense” pamphlet -Complained against King -”Paine Complains” John Locke -”Social Contract” theory -”Natural Rights” of Life, liberty, property -”Ordered liberty Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence -Used Locke’s “Natural Rights” (Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness) -Used Paine’s complaints against King -Signed July 4, 1776 The Enlightenment: “Age of Reason” Human achievement over spiritual The Great Awakening: Religious revival led by Jon Edwards; united colonists; rise in Methodist & Baptist How did Thomas Paine and John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence? Please Don’t Come Rule P-reamble D-eclaration of Rights C-omplaints R-esolution

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