1. Articles of Confederation
GA Studies
128, 131,
GA and Am Exp.
157,
What was this document? __1st constitution of the United States- framework for government_________
Where and when was it ratified? __Jan in Virginia – GA signed in 1778________________________
Who signed it? __representatives from the 13 colonies. ________________________________________
What was the purpose of the document? _provide a framework for government that would unite the 13 colonies. ______________________________________________________________________________
Did it serve its purpose? _no_____Why or why not? __many faults in new government – people were not represented equally, different currencies, trade restrictions
Yes - goal was to form a weak central government and that is what they got. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Strengths
Weaknesses
Provided initial framework for a government of the 13 colonies.
First written constitution
Had a legislative branch
Strong state governments
Every state had a vote.
Unicameral legislature – congress
Each state had one vote – population not considered
No chief executive
No national court system
Could not collect taxes
No bill of rights
Each state had own currency
Did not have power to regulate trade with other states or foreign counties.
No defense – military to defend
No money (taxes) to build infrastructure- roads, bridges, ports.

2. United States Constitution
GA and the Experience Pg
GA Studies Book
pgs ,
Directions: Use your book and the PowerPoint to fill in this sheet.
Why did the men meet in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787? _Revise AOC - address problems and solutions____________
What did the end up doing instead? ___Writing a new document (US Constitution)__________________________________
What was this meeting later called? ___Constitutional Convention _______________________________________________
Who is considered to be the ‘father of the constitution’? _James Madison___________________________________________
Name some of our founding fathers. _James Madison, William Patterson, Ben Franklin _______________________________
List some of the characteristics these men shared. _well educated, wealthy landowners, young, conservative- values
Who signed it from Georgia __Baldwin and Few_ When did Georgia sign the document? __Dec.7, 1787_______________
What was the 3/5 Compromise? 3/5 of all slaves counted could be used as population number for representation. Example : Georgia 29,000 slaves, could only count 17,700_______________________________________________________________
What was the Great Compromise? _2 plans – Virginia and New Jersey Plans combined. Outcome– Bicameral congress with a House of Representatives – based on proportional representation – population and a Senate – equal representation – 2 votes.
Define: Ratify __approve____Define: Compromise __work together to find solution - give and take____________________
Define: Amend _change_____Define: Rebublic _all powers of the government given to the people. _____________________
What was the name given to the people who opposed the document and why? Anti federalists -central govt.too much power
What was the name given to those who liked the document and why? Federalist – supported strong central government___
Why did Georgia ratify the document? needed military protection from natives /Spanish, Bill of rights, Limited Govt.
What was necessary to add to the document in order for all original states to ratify the document? Bill of Rights __________
Why was it necessary for that to be included? _States wanted protection from a strong central government______________
Executive Office of President
Use the boxes and the
arrows to illustrate checks
and balances:
Abraham Baldwin _attended constitutional convention –
Helped to resolve the large state-small state crisis.
Signer of the US Constitution________________________
_______________________________________________
William Few _Politician in Georgia – Provincial Congress
Ga. Assembly and Constitutional Congress____________
Signer of the US Constitution_______________________
Legislative
Congress and House of Rep.
Judicial Supreme Court

3. Georgia Constitution of 1777
GA and the Am Experience
GA Studies
120, 128
Directions: For all of these notes/graphic organizers, use your book and the book in the classroom as well as information from the class to fill in/answer. Pages given the upper corners are a guide for you.
Why was this document needed in Georgia in 1777? _Georgia needed guidelines to follow (rules) to keep order and progress. _______________________________________________
What did the GA Constitution replace? _Rules and Regulations – a temporary constitution_
What did the Whigs (Patriots) want for Georgia’s government? _extreme group that wanted to give all the people of Georgia a chance to govern themselves. _______________________
Why did they want this for Georgia? _King was too restrictive – citizens had no rights_____
Where did lawmakers meet and when? _May 1777 in Savannah_______________________
What did the document create? _parish system ended – 8 counties___________________
Explain how the following worked under the GA Constitution of 1777.
Unicameral Legislature (executive council)__single legislative body wit h broad powers, including the ability to make appointments for the judicial branch (courts) and the executive branch – the governor. Total of 12 lawmakers. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Governor _____1 year term – selected by the legislature rather than voted by the people. ______________________
Court System __run by the 12 members of the executive council__________________________________________
Which branch of government had the most power under this document? Unicameral Legislature
Explain the reason for number 8. Twelve lawmakers in Legislature were able to pass laws, make appointment to judiciary and the executive branch – select governor. _____________
How long did this government in Georgia last? _approximately 12 years until 1789________
Was it a successful document? No_____ Why or why not? Small group of 12 maintained too much power. _ ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Revolution to a New Nation: Timeline of Events
1776
Revolution to a New Nation: Timeline of Events
Name _________________________________
1777
1778
1779
1781
1783
1785
1787
1788
1789
1791
Using your book and your notes, fill in the events that occurred on these years. Keep in mind
more than one event may have occurred in each year. Please create 4 illustrations to accompany your timeline.