1. Where did the delegates get their ideas from?
The influence of historical documents in the writing of the U.S. Constitution
Where did the delegates get their ideas from?

3. Basic Ideas about Government
Stronger National government
Limited Government
Government should protect rights
of the people
Republican government (people vote for their representatives)

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1620
1689
1776
1787

5. James Madison “Father of the Constitution” A Federalist
Someone who supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Supported a strong national government
Wrote the Bill of Rights in 1789

6. Alexander Hamilton Delegate from New York A strong Federalist
Was in favor of a very strong national government

7. How did the U.S. Constitution address the grievances against King George III?
One of the biggest fears of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention was that a tyrannical government would resurface
To prevent this they :
Separated the power of the government into 3 branches
Included a system of checks and balances AND……

8. Effect of Colonial Grievances on the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Grievance in Dec. of Independence
Impact on the Constitution and Bill of Rights
The king had absolute power
Checks and balances limits the power of the executive
Taxation without representation
Only Congress can tax the people
The king made war against the colonies
Only Congress can declare war
The king suspended trial by jury
Citizens are guaranteed a speedy and fair trial
The king kept standing armies in the homes of the colonists; Quartering of troops
No one can be forced to keep soldiers in their homes in times of peace (3rd Amendment)
The king dissolved legislatures because they opposed his invasions on the rights of the people
Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly are guaranteed (1st Amendment)