Challenges of a New Nation
Dec. 11-15
Our New Nation
This week:
Review Chapter 9 what still confuses you?
TEST for Chapter 9 Tuesday Dec. 12
Lesson 3 The Constitution pages 312-317
"We the People" from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed
Definition of Preamble to the Constitution
Definition: The word 'Preamble' refers to the introduction of an important document that explains the reason and the purpose of its content. The Preamble to the Constitution declares the beliefs, principles and aims of the US Constitution, the basic framework for the system of Government in America.
Preamble to the Constitution for kids:
Meaning of the Words of the Amendment:
http://www.government-and-constitution.org/us-constitution/preamble-to-the-constitution-for-kids.htm
Structure of the Government page 330-331
Levels of Government pages 332-333
The Bill of Rights pages 334-335
Once we finish all parts we will test.... possibly Dec. 12
Homework:
Title of the Heading
page #
3 Important Facts
Summary of section
Our New Nation
This week:
Review Chapter 9 what still confuses you?
TEST for Chapter 9 Tuesday Dec. 12
Lesson 3 The Constitution pages 312-317
"We the People" from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed
Definition of Preamble to the Constitution
Definition: The word 'Preamble' refers to the introduction of an important document that explains the reason and the purpose of its content. The Preamble to the Constitution declares the beliefs, principles and aims of the US Constitution, the basic framework for the system of Government in America.
Preamble to the Constitution for kids:
Meaning of the Words of the Amendment:
http://www.government-and-constitution.org/us-constitution/preamble-to-the-constitution-for-kids.htm
Structure of the Government page 330-331
Levels of Government pages 332-333
The Bill of Rights pages 334-335
Once we finish all parts we will test.... possibly Dec. 12
Homework:
Title of the Heading
page #
3 Important Facts
Summary of section
Standards:
SS4H2 Analyze the challenges faced by the framers of the Constitution.
a. Identify the major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin).
b. Evaluate the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention: the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the rights of states to govern themselves (federal system), the Great Compromise, and slavery (Three-Fifths Compromise).
SS4CG1 Describe the meaning of:
b. "We the People" from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
c. The federal system of government in the U.S. (federal powers, state powers, and shared powers)
d. Representative democracy/republic
SS4CG2 Explain the importance of freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SS4CG3 Describe the structure of government and the Bill of Rights.
a. Describe how the three branches of government interact with each other (checks and balances and separation of powers), and how they relate to local, state, and federal government.
b. Identify and explain the rights in the Bill of Rights, describe how the Bill of Rights places limits on the powers of government, and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791.
SS4H2 Analyze the challenges faced by the framers of the Constitution.
a. Identify the major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin).
b. Evaluate the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention: the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the rights of states to govern themselves (federal system), the Great Compromise, and slavery (Three-Fifths Compromise).
SS4CG1 Describe the meaning of:
b. "We the People" from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
c. The federal system of government in the U.S. (federal powers, state powers, and shared powers)
d. Representative democracy/republic
SS4CG2 Explain the importance of freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SS4CG3 Describe the structure of government and the Bill of Rights.
a. Describe how the three branches of government interact with each other (checks and balances and separation of powers), and how they relate to local, state, and federal government.
b. Identify and explain the rights in the Bill of Rights, describe how the Bill of Rights places limits on the powers of government, and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791.
Take A Look:
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6664177/
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/a-new-nation--10
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6664177/
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/a-new-nation--10
Articles of the Confederation:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/articlesofconfederation/
Shay's Rebellion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImIEcsTEVo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q77iwGlyXF4
1787-1789 The Constitutional Convention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-bmAqhMrX4
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan/ The Great Compromise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kETpA7axafk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCCmuftyj8A
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/articlesofconfederation/
Shay's Rebellion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImIEcsTEVo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q77iwGlyXF4
1787-1789 The Constitutional Convention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-bmAqhMrX4
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan/ The Great Compromise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kETpA7axafk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCCmuftyj8A
The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
History of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The first Constitution was called the Articles of Confederation, which was ratified in 1781. The Articles of Confederation had issues, however. The main issue was that the government had no money or way to get money under the Articles. The army wasn't being paid and was deserting. Debts to foreign countries weren't being paid. The government became too weak and a new constitution was needed.
Constitutional Convention
In May of 1787 the Constitutional Convention gathered to discuss changes to the Articles of the Confederation. After some debate it became apparent to the representatives that a new Constitution was needed. A lot of the debate was held in secret so that the delegates would feel free to speak their minds.
Constitution of the United States
from the National Archives
A primary aim of the Constitution was to create a government that would be powerful enough to run the country, but would not impose on people's or state's rights. To avoid too much power being held by one person or group, they created the Balance of Power between the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
There were two primary competing plans for the Constitution:
Virginia Plan - The Virginia plan was written by James Madison. It represented the desires of the larger states and said that the number of representatives to Congress should be based on the state's population.
New Jersey Plan - The New Jersey plan was written by William Paterson from New Jersey. It represented the smaller states and said that each state should have the same number of representatives.
In the end, an agreement was reached called The Great Compromise. This allowed the number of representatives to the House be based on the state's population while each state would have two representatives in the Senate.
Articles of the Constitution
The Constitution is organized into seven articles:
Ratification
In order for the Constitution to go into affect, 9 of the 13 states needed to ratify it. The first state to ratify the Constitution was Delaware on December 7, 1787. The last state was Rhode Island in May of 1790.
Preamble to the Constitution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Fun Facts about the Constitution
History of the Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The first Constitution was called the Articles of Confederation, which was ratified in 1781. The Articles of Confederation had issues, however. The main issue was that the government had no money or way to get money under the Articles. The army wasn't being paid and was deserting. Debts to foreign countries weren't being paid. The government became too weak and a new constitution was needed.
Constitutional Convention
In May of 1787 the Constitutional Convention gathered to discuss changes to the Articles of the Confederation. After some debate it became apparent to the representatives that a new Constitution was needed. A lot of the debate was held in secret so that the delegates would feel free to speak their minds.
Constitution of the United States
from the National Archives
A primary aim of the Constitution was to create a government that would be powerful enough to run the country, but would not impose on people's or state's rights. To avoid too much power being held by one person or group, they created the Balance of Power between the three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
There were two primary competing plans for the Constitution:
Virginia Plan - The Virginia plan was written by James Madison. It represented the desires of the larger states and said that the number of representatives to Congress should be based on the state's population.
New Jersey Plan - The New Jersey plan was written by William Paterson from New Jersey. It represented the smaller states and said that each state should have the same number of representatives.
In the end, an agreement was reached called The Great Compromise. This allowed the number of representatives to the House be based on the state's population while each state would have two representatives in the Senate.
Articles of the Constitution
The Constitution is organized into seven articles:
- Legislative Power
- Executive Power
- Judicial Power
- States' Powers and Limits
- Amendments
- Federal Power
- Ratification
Ratification
In order for the Constitution to go into affect, 9 of the 13 states needed to ratify it. The first state to ratify the Constitution was Delaware on December 7, 1787. The last state was Rhode Island in May of 1790.
Preamble to the Constitution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Fun Facts about the Constitution
- James Madison is often called the father of the Constitution since so much of his work and ideas were incorporated into the final document.
- Gouverneur Morris wrote the Constitution and is widely credited with authoring the famous preamble.
- 39 of the 55 delegates at the convention signed the document. Many who refused did so because of the lack of a Bill of Rights.
- The US Constitution is the oldest written constitution still used in the world today.
- The Constitution that is on display at the National Archives was penned by Jacob Shallus.
- There are currently 27 amendments to the Constitution.
Learn About James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin:
James Madison
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-madison-papers/articles-and-essays/james-madison-and-the-federal-constitutional-convention-of-1787/
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-madison-papers/articles-and-essays/james-madison-timeline-1751-to-1836/1784-to-1807/
https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-amendments/james-madison/
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/convention/delegates/madison.html
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/jamesmadison/
https://www.shmoop.com/constitutional-convention/james-madison.html
George Washington:
http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/constitutional-convention/
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/constitutional-convention/convention-president/
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/convention/delegates/washington.html
https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/early-republic/essays/george-washington-and-constitution
https://constitution.laws.com/constitutional-convention/george-washington-and-his-importance-as-presiding-officer
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/georgewashington/
https://www.shmoop.com/constitutional-convention/george-washington.html
Benjamin Franklin
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/convention/delegates/franklin.html
http://www.benfranklin300.org/exhibition/_html/5_5/index.htm
http://benjaminfranklinbio.com/benjamin-franklin-and-the-constitution/160/
http://www.schillerinstitute.org/educ/hist/eiw_this_week/v3n37_sep_15_1787.html
https://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/benjaminfranklin/
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&gws_rd=ssl
The Six Key Players...
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/constitutional-convention/6-key-players-at-the-constitutional-convention/
TEN AMENDMENTS GAME Play them all to show how much you know:
http://www.allthetests.com/quiz30/quiz/1349194204/10-Amendments
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/BOR/billofrights.html
https://constitutioncenter.org/billofrightsgame/
Chapter 9:
What you need to know
Explain the meaning of Naturals Rights life, liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What are the Articles of Confederation, why didn't they work, and what else was needed?
What was the Virginia Plan?
What was the New Jersey Plan?
What was the Great Compromise ?
Who were James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin and how did they influence the Constitutional Convention?
What was the Three-Fifths Rule?
Why did we need a Bill of Rights and what are they?
Preamble...and what does it mean?
What is the Federal System of Government?
What are checks and balances?
What you need to know
Explain the meaning of Naturals Rights life, liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What are the Articles of Confederation, why didn't they work, and what else was needed?
What was the Virginia Plan?
What was the New Jersey Plan?
What was the Great Compromise ?
Who were James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin and how did they influence the Constitutional Convention?
What was the Three-Fifths Rule?
Why did we need a Bill of Rights and what are they?
Preamble...and what does it mean?
What is the Federal System of Government?
What are checks and balances?