1. Monday November 9, 2015

2. WE WILL… Analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalist, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason. I WILL… Analyze arguments for or against ratification. Identify statements made from a Federalist or Antifederalist perspective.

3. Quick Write
The two English principles that influenced the development of government in the United States were
A the right to own property and bear arms.
B protected rights and representative legislatures.
C mercantilism and free enterprise.
D freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

4. Ratifying the U.S. Constitution

5. Federalists and Anti-Federalists

6. Odd One Out: Which one of these men do not belong in this group and why?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton

7. John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Alexander Hamilton
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Federalist

8. Federalists Led by Alexander Hamilton.
Wanted a strong Federal Government
Supported ratifying the Constitution.
Said a Bill of Rights was not needed because the powers of the government were limited.
Wrote the Federalist Papers to argue in favor of ratifying the Constitution.
I’m the guy on the $10 Bill.
Alexander Hamilton

9. Anti-Federalist Led by George Mason. Favored a weak Federal Government
The Constitution doesn’t protect the rights of states or people.
Led by George Mason.
Favored a weak Federal Government
Opposed ratifying the Constitution.
Said the Revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government (The King).
Refused to ratify the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added to protect the rights of the people.
George Mason

11. Issues Federalists Issues Anti-Federalists VS. Strong
The Federal Government should be…
Weak
For
Ratifying the Constitution
Against
Bill of Rights
Issues
VS.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson

12. VS.

13. Federalists Separation of powers Madison #51:
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external (the people) nor internal (checks/balances) controls on government would be necessary.”
“You must first enable the government to control the governed; then oblige it to control itself.”

14. Federalists Federal System Madison #51: Two distinct governments
Further divided by distinct separate departments
The different governments will control each other as well as itself

15. Role of the Government Federalists Anti-Federalists Strong government
Superior to the states
Vision of a business based society
Weak government
Inferior to the states
Vision of an agrarian based society

16. Structure of the Government
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Felt separating power between the three branches would keep one branch from becoming too powerful
Supported checks and balances between each of the branches
Thought that the Congress had too much power and didn’t represent the interests of the people
Feared the executive could become a tyrant

17. Individual Rights Federalists Anti-Federalists
Strong government = good for individual rights
A closer state gov’t has better opportunity to oppress the people than a distant federal gov’t
Strong government = bad for individual rights
Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties

18. States’ Rights Federalists Anti-Federalists
Argued for federalism- power trickles down from federal to state to local gov’t
Federal gov’t should be superior to the states to promote national interests
Feared states would lose all their rights
Wanted powers not granted to the Federal gov’t to go to the states

19. Expansion Federalists Anti-Federalists
Wanted to grow the country all the way West
Felt a large republic would best serve the interests of the people and their rights
Expansion = more markets and more resources
Thought a small republic could best protect individual rights
Feared expansion would hurt individual and state rights

20. Standing Army Federalists Anti-Federalists
Supported a standing army for national defense
Feared a standing army could be used for oppression

21. Foreign Relations Federalists Anti-Federalists Pro-British Pro-French
Kinda until the French Revolution got CRAAAAAZY

22. US Constitution Amendments
124 amendments were proposed
Only 12 passed Congress
Only 10 were ratified by the states
Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution as the first 10 Amendments

23. Exit Ticket
Anti-Federalists believed that a strong national government would threaten
A liberty and personal freedom.
B the ability to tax citizens and raise an army.
C freedom of speech and religion.
D alliances with Britain and France.

24. Tuesday November 10, 2015

25. WE WILL… Identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights I WILL… Correctly identify the grievances listed in the DOI and explain how those grievances were addressed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights by playing matching game.

26. Quick Write
The proposal that settled the disagreement between large and small states about representation in the Senate and House of Representatives was called the
A Missouri Compromise.
B New Jersey Plan.
C Great Compromise.
D Virginia Plan.

27. Exit Ticket
In the debates over ratification, Anti-Federalists criticized the U.S. Constitution mainly because of the power it granted to the
A president.
B state legislatures.
C Senate and House of Representatives.
D national government.

28. Wednesday November 11, 2015

29. WE WILL…
Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States.
I WILL…
Summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

30. Quick Write
Which action convinced Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution?
A the addition of a clause that allowed the Constitution to be amended
B the division of the legislature into two houses
C the inclusion of a Bill of Eights
D the reduction of presidential powers

31. U.S. Constitution

32. Exit Ticket
What principle in the Declaration of Independence was addressed in the Bill of Rights?
A Personal liberties must be protected from abuse by the government.
B The power of state governments should be limited.
C The needs of the government outweigh personal liberties.
D All citizens should have the right to vote

33. Thursday November 12, 2015

34. WE WILL… Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. I Will… Summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and create a “Student Bill of Rights” poster

35. Quick Write
What weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected when the U.S. Constitution was created?
A The powers of the president were reduced.
B The states were given more power.
C Three branches of government were created.
D Slavery was banned.

36. Exit Ticket
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the state Legislature.
—Article 1, Section 2 the United States Constitution
Which principle does Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution address?
A limited government
B federalism
C separation of powers
D republicanism

37. Friday November 13, 2015

38. WE WILL… Review for 5 minutes at the beginning of class
WE WILL… Review for 5 minutes at the beginning of class.     I WILL… Demonstrate Mastery of the specified Unit 4 TEKS on the Assessment.

39. Quick Write
The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments of the Bill of Rights focus on
F personal property.
G the limited rights of the federal government.
H people accused of crimes.
J voting rights.

40. Exit Ticket
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
— Amendment X
One reason for the creation of the Tenth Amendment was to
A protect the rights of citizens to protest against the government.
B protect the accused from cruel or unusual punishment.
C protect the rights of people accused of crimes.
D protect citizens from a national government that was too powerful.