The Constitution

Bell Ringer Day 1 Please read the article Meet the Man Who’s Taking a Stand. Summarize the article in 2 sentences.

Learning Target 1 I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution. SS-08-1.1.2 and 8.CM.2

Where does democracy come from? Stations Assigned groups Do not talk to other groups 4 minutes to read Answer questions in group Where does democracy come from?

Bell Ringer Day 2 How did the Enlightenment influence our democracy? Hint: Look up John Locke or Montesquieu.

Learning Target 1 I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution. SS-08-1.1.2 and 8.CM.2

Greece Direct Democracy – all citizens voted on everything

Rome Republic – citizens elect government leaders

Magna Carta Limited the power of the king King is under the law

English Bill of Rights Gave citizens rights

Virginia House of Burgesses Men were elected and could make their own laws.

Montesquieu Separation of powers - Power is divided among 3 branches, so that one person does not have too much power.

John Locke Natural rights: Life Liberty Property Checks and balances – one branch can check or limit the power of another

Representative Democracy Vote on officials to represent us Rights are guaranteed + = Representative Democracy

Index Cards Create 4 flash cards of the following words: Direct Democracy Republic Magna Carta English Bill of Rights Montesquieu John Locke Representative Democracy Write the definition on 1 side and draw a picture on the other.

Bell Ringer Day 3 Identify and describe at least 3 places where the founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution.

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS-08-1.3.1 SS-08-5.1.2 8.CM.2

Articles of Confederation Written by 2nd Continental Congress 1 branch, each state had 1 vote Strengths: Settle conflicts between states Make coins United the colonies Weaknesses: No president No permanent military No courts No borrowing $ States had too much power

Questions Why do you think they didn’t have a president? Why did the states get the most power under the articles?

Government considered How do we raise money? What do we do with all this new land? Government considered

Northwest Ordinance Northwest Territory was surveyed and sold into townships Divided into OH, IN, IL, MI, and WI No slavery allowed

List 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Bell Ringer Day 4 Strengths Weaknesses List 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS-08-1.3.1 SS-08-5.1.2 8.CM.2

Economic Problems British troop withdrawl slow American merchants had to pay high tariffs to Britain   Tariffs are taxes on imports

Economic Problems Confederation Congress could not pass tariffs British supplies were cheaper.

Economic Problems States began printing paper money Inflation – prices increased on goods and services.

Paper Plates The American government under the Articles of Confederation were super weak. Divide a paper plate into sixths. Write 3 achievements and 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation . We the People: Citizen and The Constitution (pgs. 97-98)

Bell Ringer Day 5 How did the new nation struggle with creating a new government?

Learning Target 1 I can classify where our founding fathers got the ideas for the Constitution. SS-08-1.1.2

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS-08-1.3.1 SS-08-5.1.2 8.CM.2

Jigsaw Reading Directions: In your groups read the assigned pages Jigsaw Reading Directions: In your groups read the assigned pages. Write 1 paragraph summary of the section 5-7 sentences. Articles of Confederation 1 What are the Articles of Confederation? What problems did the Founders face in writing the Articles of Confederation? How did the Articles of Confederation organize the national government? (pgs. 94-96) Articles of Confederation 2 What did the national government achieve under the Articles of Confederation? What problems did the country experience under the Articles of Confederation? (pgs. 97- 99) 3. Shay’s Rebellion Why was Shay’s Rebellion important? How did Shay’s rebellion force people to examine the weaknesses of the national government? (pgs 99-100)

Bell Ringer Day 6 Why do you think states were unwilling to give up their powers to a large national government?

Learning Target 2 I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. SS-08-1.3.1 SS-08-5.1.2 8.CM.2

Shays' Rebellion States tried to pay war loans by raising taxes Farmers could not pay taxes Sent to prison Had to sell farms Daniel Shay’s a poor farmer and Revolutionary War veteran led an uprising to close courts

Shays' Rebellion Shays protested high taxes and heavy debt Pointed out the weaknesses of the new government James Madison and Thomas Jefferson called for a meeting of the states in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation in May 1787 Shays' Rebellion

Shays Comics Draw a comic strip illustrating why Daniel Shays would lead a rebellion against Massachusetts? You must include at least 3 frames.

Bell Ringer Day 7 How did the Articles of Confederation lead to Shay’s Rebellion?

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08-2.3.1 SS-08-1.2.2 8.CM.2

Constitutional Convention States sent delegates to Philadelphia Revise the Articles of Confederation Pennsylvania State House George Washington was president of the convention Constitutional Convention

Father of the Constitution Virginia Plan Written by James Madison Met delegates as they arrived Strong central government with 3 branches Bicameral (2 house) Legislature Representation based on population City Tavern James Madison – Father of the Constitution

Liberty Kids: We the People Write 5-7 notes about the Constitutional Convention. Liberty Kids: We the People

Describe the Virginia Plan. Bell Ringer Day 8 Describe the Virginia Plan.

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08-2.3.1 SS-08-1.2.2 8.CM.2

New Jersey Plan Created by the small states Created a unicameral legislature Each state had the same # of representatives James Paterson

Great Compromise Bicameral legislature Senate 2 Senators per state House of Representatives Representation based on population Roger Sherman

Great Compromise Poster Create a poster illustrating the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and Great Compromise. Include at least 3 things about each.

Bell Ringer Day 9 How did the Great Compromise resolve the dispute between big and small states?

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08-2.3.1 SS-08-1.2.2 8.CM.2

Three-Fifths Compromise Southerners wanted slaves to count as part of the population Northern states were afraid the South would have too much power 3/5 of the slaves were to be counted in the population

Compromises on Slavery Southerners would leave if slavery was not allowed Constitution was more important Importation of slaves allowed until 1807 Used the words, “free Persons” and “all other Persons”

Federalism Federalism – some separate and some shared powers National Government Ex. - Printing money, mail, signing treaties State Government Ex. - Driver license, speed limits, marriage Shared Powers Ex. – Make laws, collecting taxes

Compare and Contrast Chart Read pages 149-151 in the We The People: Citizenship and Constitution book. Complete the Compare and Contrast Chart outlining the powers given to the: national government, state government, and powers that are shared.

Create this chart. Include 2 powers in each section. Bell Ringer Day 10 Create this chart. Include 2 powers in each section. National Government Shared Powers State Government

Learning Target 3 I can analyze the compromises made to create the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08-2.3.1 SS-08-1.2.2 8.CM.2

Must write script first! Puppet Show Create a puppet show about one of the conflicts and compromises at the Constitutional Convention. Each group must write the script on the back of their puppet. Each person must have one puppet and speak during the presentation. 3/5 Compromise Great Compromise Federalism Must write script first! Then work on puppet.

Rubric Have a puppet Have script on back Script of accurate 3 points for all 3

Bell Ringer Day 12 As you watch the video, write 5 things that caught your attention.

Citizenship Test US Citizenship and Immigration Services https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics Take the 25 question test Report your final score Retake if enough time. “Official” Citizenship Certificate is given for a score of 75% or higher

Bell Ringer Day 13 Great Compromise 3/5 Compromise Federalism Explain 2 of the 3. Great Compromise 3/5 Compromise Federalism

Learning Target 4 I can summarize the ratification of the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08.1.3.1 8.CM.2

Anti-federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution No Bill of Rights Federal government had too much power Capital in center of nation John Adams Anti-Federalists Patrick Henry

Madison, Hamilton, Jay – Authors of Federalists Supporters of the Constitution Want strong federal government Bill of Rights not needed b/c power was limited Wrote “The Federalists Papers” Madison, Hamilton, Jay – Authors of The Federalist Papers

Ratification 9 of 13 had to ratify or agree to the Constitution By May 1790 all had agreed

Join or Die

Bell Ringer Day 14 Complete the answers to the cartoon on ratification of the Constitution. Write on your own paper!

Learning Target 4 I can summarize the ratification of the Constitution. SS-08-2.3.2 SS-08.1.3.1 8.CM.2

We the People of the United States According to the song, what is the purpose of the Constitution? The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

The Preamble Form a more perfect union Establish justice (laws) Insure domestic tranquility (peace) Provide for the common defense (security) Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty

Preamble In pairs, write the Preamble of the US Constitution in your own words. You may use dictionaries and thesauri. Be sure to include each of the 6 parts. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Bell Ringer Day 15 In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people are their superiors and sovereigns. - Ben Franklin, Constitutional Convention, 1787 What is the meaning of this quote?

Study Guide In small groups, complete the study guide. If it is completed at the end of class, and checked, you will be permitted to use it on your test for 5 minutes.

Bell Ringer Day 16 Write 3 facts about the Constitutional Convention.

Kahoot.it Constitution 2 Get an iPad Log in Use your first name

Test Level 0 Circle Form Cover Sheet Book as barrier Break Detention Retake Test ☹ Circle Form Cover Sheet Book as barrier

Bell Ringer Day 16 With your table partner, match the document with its description. Be ready to review your answers!

Retake Expectations Retakes No Retakes Level 0 Level 0 Make-ups: Write question and 1 complete sentence for answer No pronouns Must be checked Change answers on original test No Retakes Level 0 America the Story of Us: Revolution