1. Chapter 5: Forming a Government
Section 1: The Articles of Confederation
After declaring their Independence from Britain in 1776, the United States had to decide what type of government would be best to protect the rights of it’s citizens, they drew their ideas from a wide range of political ideas.
Influences on American Government
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Enlightenment
Articles of Confederation- the document that created the first central government in the United States
Strengths Weaknesses
Land Ordinance of Northwest Ordinance
How was land divided?
What does the assignment of township lots reveal about values of Americans at this time?
What states were formed from the land of the Northwest Territory?
What did a territory have to do to become a state?

2. Chapter 5 Section 2: The New Nation Faces Challenges
Relations with other countries:
After the signing of the Treaty of Paris the United States found itself struggling to make its place in the world. Take notes below to reflect those problems.
Trade Barriers
American Trade Route Exports to Britain West Indies Trade
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
How did closed trade markets affect the U.S. economy?
Why was the Confederation congress unable to solve America’s international trade problems?
Define:
Interstate Commerce:
Inflation:
Depression:
Shay’s Rebellion
Causes:
Key players:
Result:
How did Shay’s Rebellion lead to a call for change in
the United States? ___________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Chapter 5 Section 3: Creating the Constitution
The Constitutional Convention
Date:
Location:
Main Goal:
President:
Other important delegates:
Great Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Three-Fifths Compromise
Slave Trade Compromise
Debate:
Solution:
Debate:
Solution:
Define
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances

4. Chapter 5 Section 4: Ratifying the Constitution
Antifederalists
Federalists
View on Constitution:
Main supporters:
View on the Constitution:
Main supporters:
vs.
The Federalist Papers
Ratification Quick Facts:
Were:
Written by:
Purpose:
Number of states needed to ratify:
First state/date to Ratify:
Ninth State/date to Ratify:
Last State/date to Ratify:
The Bill of Rights
Where did the ideas come from?
Why was it added?
How was it added?