1. American Government Unit: Road to the Constitution A Day: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016

2. American Government Agenda A Day: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Do Now Discuss Do Now Activity: Complete Taking Notes Practice Sheet Reading & Reading Guide: Articles of Confederation

3. American Government A Day: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Objective SWBT describe the development of the Articles of Confederation. Do Now Write in your notebook how the following could be written in notes form: When the founding fathers considered the type of government they wanted when they broke away from England, they had several documents they used for ideas. These included the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and “Common Sense” – a pamphlet written by Thomas Payne.

4. DOCS USED BY COLONISTS TO CREATE GOVT Magna Carta Mayflower Compact Eng. Bill of Rights Common Sense – by Thomas Payne

5. Articles of Confederation ICivics Reading Graphic Organizer