1. Chapter 2 Section 3 Open-Note Quiz  Using your notes, complete the quiz to the best of your ability.  Once you are finished, take out the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence that I gave out yesterday.

2. Today’s Objective  We will analyze primary source information in order to understand the problems with the Articles of Confederation and the solutions being proposed.  Essential Skill of the Day:  Explicitly assess information and draw conclusions  Work, communicate, and contribute effectively with others.

3. Wrapping up the Declaration Declaration of Independence Scene (National Treasure) – YouTube What is Jefferson Really Saying? 1) The people can break from their government 2) We are all created equal 3) Natural Rights: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness 4) Purpose of Government is to secure natural rights 5) Power comes from the people 6) Government of Britain is now a tyranny and must be overthrown

4. Leading to Revolution

5. How would you define “Confederation?”  Polleverywhere Option Polleverywhere Option

6. Looking at the articles  In your groups, read through the articles and determine the powers granted to either the national government, or the states’ governments  Fill in the proper portion of the graphic organizer and be ready to share

7. State Government Powers  All powers not given to the national gov’t  Create state court system  Appoint military officers  Taxation  Enforce laws passed by Congress

8. National Government Powers  Declare war and wage war  Make treaties  Settle disputes between states  Directs the operation of land and naval forces  Some power through congress  Request money from the states (but they have no power to collect it)

9. Discussion  How did the national government fund its programs?  What did the monetary system look like?  How were national laws enforced?  How were amendments to the Articles enacted?  What was the role of the executive branch?

10. Weaknesses of the Articles  Nat’l gov’t can’t collect taxes  No nat’l currency  No nat’l court system  No executive branch  One vote per state regardless of population  Nat’l gov’t had no power to regulate trade  9/13 to pass a law (2/3rds)  13/13 would need to ratify the articles

11. Summary  What were the Articles of Confederation?  When and why were the Articles written?  What were the strengths of the Articles?  What were the weaknesses?  What were the challenges of governing the country under the Articles?