The Problem with Liberty Chapter 2, Theme A. Copyright © 2011 Cengage WHO GOVERNS?WHO GOVERNS? 1. What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

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The Problem with Liberty Chapter 2, Theme A

Copyright © 2011 Cengage WHO GOVERNS?WHO GOVERNS? 1. What is the difference between a democracy and a republic? 2. What branch of government has the greatest power? TO WHAT ENDS?TO WHAT ENDS? 1. Does the Constitution tell us what goals the government should serve? 2. Whose freedom does the Constitution protect?

The Problem with Liberty Our Founding Fathers knew their rights as Englishmen, watched them be trampled, and lost faith in the British system of government.

The American colonists’ desire to assert their liberties led in time to a deep hostility toward British government, as when these New Yorkers toppled a statue of King George III, melted it down, and used the metal to make bullets. Lafayette College Art Collection

Philosophers Jigsaw Activity 1=Locke 2=Hobbs 3=Montesquieu 4=Rousseau Go to courtyard, discuss thesis of assigned piece. Reorder group 1-7.

The Colonial Mind How did the colonists view politicians? Why? Basis for the view? Why did colonists believe rights could not be protected? To what rights did colonists believe they were entitled? What caused the change in attitudes of the colonists? Of Great Britain? Prove that the war was more about liberty than trade!!

Even before the Revolutionary War, many felt some form of union would be necessary if the rebellious colonies were to survive. LC-DIG-ppmsca-02949/Library of Congress

The Real Revolution What was the Real Revolution? Where did they get these new ideas? Why were written constitutions so important to these new states? Why was the legislative branch superior to others?

The Séance? Is it possible that Jefferson held a séance with Locke to write the introduction to the Declaration of Independence? What grievances did Jefferson list and why so many? Why is the final part so important?

Congress/JK B7 When, How & Why were they produced? Describe the structure of this new government. Why was this structure chosen? Why, then, are we called the “United States of America”?

Weaknesses What problems did these major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation cause? 1.Congress could not levy taxes. 2.Congress could not regulate trade. 3.“Continentals” were worthless. 4.No national army 5.No national executive or judicial branch 6.Virtually impossible to amend. 7.Supermajority needed for laws.

Assignment Read Handout on “Men, Manners, & Rules.” Pick 5 MMR and explain their significance to the outcome of the Constitutional Convention. Also, Read pp in Wilson. Outline the major issues that arose & the compromises that resulted. Due Tuesday.