Analyzing the Creation of the Constitution
Delve into the historical events surrounding the formation of the United States Constitution through detailed notes, worksheets, and guided reading sections. Explore the key ideas behind the Constitution, the roles of various plans like the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, and the individuals involved in crafting this monumental document. Consider how compromises like the Great Compromise shaped the structure of the legislature and understand the context of the Revolutionary War veterans who played a part in this crucial period of American history.
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Tuesday, Dec. 13 1. Update your table of contents Date 12/8 12/12 12/13 Title Entry # 66 67 68 New England Farmer worksheet Ideas Behind the Constitution notes Creating the Constitution packet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BgnTdR4n_k&feature=related
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution A. Making Generalizations Well educated Generalizations
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution A. Making Generalizations Politically Active Well educated Generalizations
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution A. Making Generalizations Politically Active Well educated Generalizations Many were heroes of the Revolutionary War
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution A. Making Generalizations Politically Active Well educated Generalizations Many were heroes of the Revolutionary War All were wealthy white men
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B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue?
B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: Two houses with representation according to population 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue?
B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: Two houses with representation according to population 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: One house with each state having equal votes 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue?
B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: Two houses with representation according to population 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: One house with each state having equal votes 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? Large states 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue?
B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: Two houses with representation according to population 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: One house with each state having equal votes 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? Large states 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? Small states 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue?
B. Summarizing 1. The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: Two houses with representation according to population 2. The New Jersey Plan proposed a legislature that consisted of: One house with each state having equal votes 3. Who supported the Virginia Plan? Large states 4. Who supported the New Jersey Plan? Small states 5. How did the Great Compromise settle this issue? Created a 2 house legislature House of Representatives - representation will be based on population Senate representation will be equal (every state gets 2)
C. Explain the disagreement between Northerners and Southerners that was settled by the Three-Fifths Compromise. Southerners, who owned slaves, wanted slaves to be counted for population but not taxation. Northerners, who had fewer slaves, wanted them to be counted for taxation but not population Compromise = Counted 3/5th of the slave population for both representation and taxation.
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? 2. What were the Antifederalists? 3. Who were the leading Federalists? 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? 3. Who were the leading Federalists? 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? People who opposed ratification of the Constitution 3. Who were the leading Federalists? 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? People who opposed ratification of the Constitution 3. Who were the leading Federalists? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? People who opposed ratification of the Constitution 3. Who were the leading Federalists? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? George Mason and Patrick Henry (I smell a rat!!!) 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? People who opposed ratification of the Constitution 3. Who were the leading Federalists? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? George Mason and Patrick Henry (I smell a rat!!!) 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? a. More power to the federal government b. Dividing power among branches c. One person lead executive branch 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution?
Guided Reading Section 3: Ratifying the Constitution A. Analyzing Points of View 1. What were Federalists? People who supported the ratification (approval) of the Constitution 2. What were the Antifederalists? People who opposed ratification of the Constitution 3. Who were the leading Federalists? Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay 4. Who were the leading Antifederalists? George Mason and Patrick Henry (I smell a rat!!!) 5. What reasons did the Federalists give to defend their views on the ratification? a. More power to the federal government b. Dividing power among branches c. One person lead executive branch 6. What reasons did the Antifederalists give to defend their views on the Constitution? a. Power to be with the states b. Legislative Branch be most powerful c. Bill of Rights to protect the people
B. Summarize the arguments in favor of adding a bill of rights. It was needed because the Constitution did not list the peoples rights
Building Vocabulary - Homework A. Completion Use the following words for part A Republic Shay s Rebellion Bill of Rights Federalism James Madison B. Matching C. Do NOT do
