1. 7Y 02-23-2016 Tuesday Ch Review and Federalists v Anti Federalists
Objective: Know what to study for the test on Friday. Describe the debates around the ratification of the Constitution.
Agenda:
Main: chicken alfredo with a twist, breadstick
Alternate: chicken patty on whole grain bun
Sides: California blend veggies, fruit
Do Now: What do you think you’ll need to study for the test on Friday? What ideas/content are you still struggling with?
Discuss Test on Friday
Go over what you need to study
Federalists v Anti Federalists Debate
HW: Prepare for your debate on Thursday

2. Questions to help you study for the test
5.1 The Articles of Confederation:
- What documents/people influenced the new government? What did these documents mean? (ex: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, John Locke, VA Statute for Religious Freedom, etc) See notes from on class website.
What powers did the Articles of Confederation have ? Pg (see notes from 2/9 and Know what the Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is)
5.2 The New Nation Faces Challenges
- What problems did the nation have under the Articles of Confederation? (Details about International trade, domestic economy, Shays’ Rebellion)
5.3 Creating the Constitution
know the Key Terms and People. Also know what a constitution (written laws or rules for government) is and what separation of powers (divides the central government into 3 branches, each with their own unique powers) means.
5.4 Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
- know the major arguments from each side

3. Influences on the New Gov.
Structure of the Articles of Confederation
rule of law: government officials must follow the law
Magna Carta – king had to follow the laws
English Bill of Rights – King and queen could not make laws on their own. Had to have permission from Parliament. Involved the people of England in the law making process.
enlightenment: emphasized the use of reason to examine old ideas and traditions
constitution: kept rulers from gaining too much power by writing down the rules and duties of the government.
religious freedom: contributed to the idea of freedom of religion, and the right to vote. from VA Statutes of Religious Freedom
right to vote: this way the people feel more equal. Only for white men who paid taxes.
John Locke – there is a social contract between rulers and the people. The rulers get their right to rule from the people.
Baron de Montesquieu – a government that has separate parts.
Declaration of Independence
Colonial documents for government: town meetings, Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgesses.
Congress: congress is now its own branch – the only branch of the National Government
Strong State Governments – they could refuse requests of the National Government (Congress)
Each state got one vote.
Congress: could help settle conflict, so not all the state governments would have to get involved.
Ratification: helped limit power to one person, the power instead went to the people.
Land Ordinance
                                                       Strengths & Weaknesses

4. Influences on the New Gov.
Structure of the Articles of Confederation
rule of law: government officials must follow the law
Magna Carta – king had to follow the laws
English Bill of Rights – King and queen could not make laws on their own. Had to have permission from Parliament. Involved the people of England in the law making process.
enlightenment: emphasized the use of reason to examine old ideas and traditions
constitution: kept rulers from gaining too much power by writing down the rules and duties of the government.
religious freedom: contributed to the idea of freedom of religion, and the right to vote. from VA Statutes of Religious Freedom
right to vote: this way the people feel more equal. Only for white men who paid taxes.
John Locke – there is a social contract between rulers and the people. The rulers get their right to rule from the people.
Baron de Montesquieu – a government that has separate parts.
Declaration of Independence
Colonial documents for government: town meetings, Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgesses.
Congress: congress is now its own branch – the only branch of the National Government
Strong State Governments – they could refuse requests of the National Government (Congress)
Each state got one vote.
Congress: could help settle conflict, so not all the state governments would have to get involved.
Ratification: helped limit power to one person, the power instead went to the people.
Land Ordinance
                                                       Strengths & Weaknesses

5. International Relations and Trade
(Between different states) Domestic Economy
Internal Disorder (riot or rebellion)
U.S lacked troops to enforce the Treaty of Paris and force the British out of forts and lands that belong to the U.S
U.S had trouble trading with Great Britain
Britain closed ports to American ships. Britain forced American merchants to pay high tariffs. Merchants had to raise prices to cover the tariffs. The cost was passed on to customers, who had to pay higher prices for the goods. The economic condition was getting worse every day.
Spanish officials closed the lower Mississippi River to U.S shipping which was the way western farmers and merchants sent goods to eastern and foreign markets
Congress tried to make plans, but it didn’t work. State leaders believed that the national government need to be more powerful
Britain was the most important trading partner for the United States.
States compete with each other for international trade.
Congress had no power to regulate interstate commerce- trade between two or more states as a result trade laws differed from state to state. This made it difficult for merchants whose businesses crosses state lines.
Inflation (see homework for 2/10/16)
Congress had no power to stop states from issuing more paper money to stop paper money and thus stop inflation
Weak Economy:\
Had a depression because of inflation and loss of trade with Britain.
Some creditors fled Rhode Island to avoid being paid back with worthless money.
Shay’s Rebellion:

8. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists Debate
Begin with at least 3 main arguments.
Each main argument should have at least 3 supporting details and examples.
Examine the impact on different aspects of life: taxes, education, army, economy (printing of money, regulation of businesses)
Attack – find flaws in the main arguments or details
Defend – defend your points from the attacks

9. Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Katherine and Maddie
Matt and Alex
Leo
Mary and Geraldine
Joseph and Ella
Charlie and Brittney
Carson and Elizabeth
Dominic and Sage