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- 1. 1. Writing the Constitution http://media.nowpublic.net/images//70/5/7058a54a3b76978186ba2e5d9941db2f.jpg
- 2. 1. Writing the Constitution http://media.nowpublic.net/images//70/5/7058a54a3b76978186ba2e5d9941db2f.jpg
- 3. 2. In 1776, American leaders declared independence from England. Now, the Thirteen United States needed a new government.
- 4. 2. In 1776, American leaders declared independence from England. Now, the Thirteen United States needed a new government.
- 5. What kind of government should our new United States establish? http://www.mchumor.com/law_constitution_cartoons.htm l
- 6. 3. Should Americans set up a monarchy?
- 7. 3. Should Americans set up a monarchy?
- 8. http://currierandives.net/images/IndependenceHallPhiladelphia1776.jpg 4. On June 12, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a group of leaders to create a government plan.
- 9. http://currierandives.net/images/IndependenceHallPhiladelphia1776.jpg 4. On June 12, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a group of leaders to create a government plan.
- 11. The Writing Committee: Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Thomas McKean, Button Gwinnett, Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, Thomas Stone, Stephen Hopkins, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston, Thomas Nelson. John Dickinson was the chairman.
- 12. http://www.historycentral.com/revolt/Germantown.html 5. The Battle of Germantown happened in October, 1777.
- 13. http://www.historycentral.com/revolt/Germantown.html 5. The Battle of Germantown happened in October, 1777.
- 14. Battle of Germantown, by Christian Schüssele, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Germantown.jpg
- 15. 6. George Washington led the American army at the Battle of Germantown. The Americans were not successful. The British won the battle. Washington and his soldiers retreated away from Philadelphia. http://portrait.kaar.at/USA%201/images/george_washington.jpg
- 16. 6. George Washington led the American army at the Battle of Germantown. The Americans were not successful. The British won the battle. Washington and his soldiers retreated away from Philadelphia. http://portrait.kaar.at/USA%201/images/george_washington.jpg
- 17. 6. George Washington led the American army at the Battle of Germantown. The Americans were not successful. The British won the battle. Washington and his soldiers retreated away from Philadelphia. http://portrait.kaar.at/USA%201/images/george_washington.jpg
- 18. We better get out of here!
- 19. http://www.britishbattles.com/images/germantown/chew-house-l.jpg After the British army attacked Philadelphia, the Writing Committee moved to York, Pennsylvania.
- 21. ttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Stamp_US_1977_13c_Articles_Confederation.jpg 7. In York, Pennsylvania, the Writing Committee developed a government plan called the Articles of Confederation.
- 22. ttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/Stamp_US_1977_13c_Articles_Confederation.jpg 7. In York, Pennsylvania, the Writing Committee developed a government plan called the Articles of Confederation.
- 26. 8. Congress approved the Articles of Confederation in 1778. Each of the states ratified the Articles. approved or accepted
- 27. 8. Congress approved the Articles of Confederation 1778. Each of the states ratified the Articles. approved or accepted
- 28. While the new country, USA, was fighting a war with the British army, government leaders followed the Articles of Confederation.
- 29. Most of the fighting ended after Britain lost the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781. Edward Percy Moran, Surrender of Cornwallis to Washington at Yorktown. http://images.virtualology.com/images/844.jpg
- 30. 9. Finally, the war was over. The Americans won the Revolution in 1781.
- 31. 9. Finally, the war was over. The Americans won the Revolution in 1781.
- 33. 10. In 1783, American and British leaders met in Paris, France, and signed a peace treaty. Benjamin West, The Treaty of Paris (1783) from left to right: John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. http://www.harpers.org/archive/2008/03/hbc-90002651
- 34. 10. In 1783, American and British leaders met in Paris, France, and signed a peace treaty. Benjamin West, The Treaty of Paris (1783) from left to right: John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. http://www.harpers.org/archive/2008/03/hbc-90002651
- 35. 10. In 1783, American and British leaders met in Paris, France, and signed a peace treaty. Benjamin West, The Treaty of Paris (1783) from left to right: John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. http://www.harpers.org/archive/2008/03/hbc-90002651
- 36. 11. Now, there were new troubles.
- 37. 12. An American man, Daniel Shays, started a fight with USA’s government. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion
- 38. 12. An American man, Daniel Shays, started a fight with USA’s government. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion
- 39. Daniel Shays led over one thousand men to close down the courts and to capture government weapons. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion
- 40. Who was Daniel Shays? ...a farmer from Massachusetts. …a brave soldier in the revolution. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion
- 41. Why was Daniel Shays angry at the government? Daniel Shays’ Rebellion 12. After the revolution, Daniel Shays and other soldiers never got paychecks.
- 42. Why was Daniel Shays angry at the government? Daniel Shays’ Rebellion 13. After the revolution, Daniel Shays and other soldiers never got paychecks.
- 43. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion You can’t send me to jail! I can’t pay my debts because I never got a paycheck!
- 44. Daniel Shays’ Rebellion Daniel Shays and other farmers owed money. Judges were sending debtors to jail. You can’t send me to jail! I can’t pay my debts because I never got a paycheck!
- 46. People asked government leaders many questions… but the leaders did not have solutions.
- 47. Who pays soldiers? Who makes up the rules about paying soldiers? People asked government leaders many questions… but the leaders did not have solutions.
- 48. Pirates were capturing Americans. Who will rescue them? How will we create new states? Who controls the Potomac River –Maryland or Virginia?
- 49. 13. There were money troubles and many other problems because the Articles of Confederation did not have answers for these questions.
- 50. 14. There were money troubles and many other problems because the Articles of Confederation did not have answers for these questions.
- 51. 14. Leaders decided that the Articles of Confederation were a poor plan for government.
- 52. 15. Leaders decided that the Articles of Confederation were a poor plan for government.
- 53. Here’s why…
- 54. 15. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government could not collect taxes.
- 57. 16. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government could not collect taxes.
- 58. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/triangulartrade.jpg 16. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government did not control trade between other countries.
- 59. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/triangulartrade.jpg 17. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government did not control trade between other countries.
- 60. 17. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government had no central leader.
- 61. 18. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government had no central leader.
- 62. 18. Under the Articles of Confederation, the government had no central court system to explain laws. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/7800/7816/supr_court_7816.htm
- 63. 19. Under the Articles of Confederation, the government had no central court system to explain laws. http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/7800/7816/supr_court_7816.htm
- 64. 19. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government did not have a common currency.
- 65. 20. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government did not have a common currency.
- 67. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 68. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 69. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 70. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 71. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 72. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 73. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 74. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 75. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 76. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 77. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 78. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 79. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 80. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 81. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 82. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 83. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state.
- 84. The old government plan was not good. Why? There was no pay for the army. There was no president. There was no tax. There was no court. There was different money in every state. The leaders threw out the old plan.
- 93. United States of America Articles of Confederation 19.The Articles of Confederation = a weak government.
- 94. United States of America Articles of Confederation 21. The Articles of Confederation = a weak government.
- 95. This house is an example. The house is a symbol for America. This house is weak and it will fall down. America had a bad plan for the government. The bad plan was the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation made America weak. The leaders said, “We will throw out the Articles of Confederation.” They made a new government plan, the Constitution.
- 96. http://currierandives.net/images/IndependenceHallPhiladelphia1776.jpg 20. In the summer of 1787, Congress decided to meet in Philadelphia to establish a new plan for government.
- 97. http://currierandives.net/images/IndependenceHallPhiladelphia1776.jpg 22. In the summer of 1787, Congress decided to meet in Philadelphia to establish a new plan for government.
- 98. 20. Twelve states elected seventy-four delegates to attend the Grand Convention in Philadelphia. Rhode Island refused to send anybody to the Convention. Fifty-five delegates came to Philadelphia. 21. The delegates began their meetings on Monday, May 14, 1787. 21. Most days, only thirty or forty men worked at the Convention.
- 99. 23. Twelve states elected seventy-four delegates to attend the Grand Convention in Philadelphia. Rhode Island refused to send anybody to the Convention. Fifty-five delegates came to Philadelphia. 24. The delegates began their meetings on Monday, May 14, 1787. 25. Most days, only thirty or forty men worked at the Convention.
- 101. Jonathan Dayton, 27, of New Jersey was the youngest delegate. Benjamin Franklin, 81, was the oldest. Half of the delegates were lawyers. Thirty of the delegates fought in the Revolutionary War.
- 102. 23. All of the delegates respected the great military leader from Virginia, George Washington, so they asked Washington to serve as President of the Convention.
- 103. 23. All of the delegates respected the great military leader from Virginia, George Washington, so they asked Washington to serve as President of the Convention.
- 104. 26. All of the delegates respected the great military leader from Virginia, George Washington, so they asked Washington to serve as President of the Convention.
- 105. 26. All of the delegates respected the great military leader from Virginia, George Washington, so they asked Washington to serve as President of the Convention. Yes
- 107. http://www.aoc.gov/images/constitution1.jpg http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/cox_corr/g_exp/constitutional.cfm?closeup=1 Alexander Hamilton, James Wilson, James Madison & Benjamin Franklin
- 112. 23. The delegates met secretly. They made sure that windows were closed at all times so they would have privacy.
- 113. 27. The delegates met secretly. They made sure that windows were closed at all times so they would have privacy.
- 114. It was summer. There were no fans or air conditioners. http://www.wpclipart.com/science/thermometer_medium.png
- 115. 24. The delegates had big conflicts.
- 116. 28. The delegates had big conflicts.
- 117. 25.Federalists wanted one strong, central government. Anti-Federalists wanted each state to have strong rights. versus
- 118. 29.Federalists wanted one strong, central government. Anti-Federalists wanted each state to have strong rights. versus
- 119. Federalists James Madison Alexander Hamilton Geo. Washington Gouverneur Morris Benj. Franklin Robert Morris Anti-Federalists Roger Sherman William Paterson Luther Martin versus
- 122. There were more conflicts: Who gets power? Will small states get too little power? Will large states get too much power?
- 123. In the Virginia Plan, Congress should have two houses based on how many people live in each state. In the New Jersey Plan, each state gets one vote in Congress. James Madison, Virginia William Paterson, New Jersey
- 124. 26. The small states were afraid large states would get too much power.
- 125. 30. The small states were afraid large states would get too much power.
- 127. 27. The Framers of the Constitution agreed to compromise on how to set up Congress. Compromise = meet halfway
- 128. 31. The Framers of the Constitution agreed to compromise on how to set up Congress. Compromise = meet halfway
- 130. Divide the power of government into three parts. 28. The main idea of the Constitution:
- 131. Divide the power of government into three parts. 31. The main idea of the Constitution:
- 132. 1. 2. 3.
- 135. The Constitution divided government power in three parts:
- 143. 31. To decide the population of states, three out of every five slaves would be counted. Three-Fifths Compromise
- 144. 35. To decide the population of states, three out of every five slaves would be counted. Three-Fifths Compromise
- 152. Images of the signing of the Constitution.
- 156. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/images/faulkner_painting.jpg This painting shows how much Americans loved the ideas of Rome. Americans loved Roman art, architecture and ideas.
- 157. http://wps.ablongman.com/wps/media/objects/262/268312/art/figures/KISH106.jpg Americans copied the Roman’s idea of representative democracy.
- 158. http://orchard.sbschools.net/library/links/colonies.gif 36. Americans copied the Roman’s idea of representative democracy.
- 160. George Washington’s Chair from the Constitutional Convention
- 164. This portrait of Franklin by Peale is a copy of a 1766 portrait by London painter David Martin. It shows Franklin in his first international persona, that of a scholar. http://www.benfranklin300.org/frankliniana/result.php?id=52&sec=0 I have often …looked behind the President without being able to tell whether the sun was rising or setting.
- 165. http://www.mcilhinney.com/chuck/tour/tour1.h tm I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting Sun.
- 166. http://www.voanews.cn/specialenglish/March/spec2345a0313.htm 33. On September 17, 1787, 40 delegates signed the Constitution.
- 167. http://www.voanews.cn/specialenglish/March/spec2345a0313.htm 37. On September 17, 1787, 40 delegates signed the Constitution.
- 176. Where did the city of Washington, D.C. come from?
- 178. http://www.mchumor.com/law_constitution_cartoons.htm l Why did they call the leaders the ‘Framers’ of the Constitution?
- 184. The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America 1. We the people of the United States, 2. in order to form a more perfect union, 3. establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, 4. provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, 5. and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, 6. do ordain and establish 7. this Constitution for the United States of America.
- 190. Topic: Time for Cornell Notes! s *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 191. Topic: The Constitution s Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 192. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 193. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 194. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 195. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. * James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 196. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 197. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 198. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 199. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 200. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws.). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 201. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 202. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 203. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- 204. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787 Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary:
- 205. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 206. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 207. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 208. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 209. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 210. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 211. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 212. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 213. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 214. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 215. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 216. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 217. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- 218. Topic: The Constitutions Writing the Constitution *1st government plant: Articles of Confederation. *The Articles of Confederation: weak central gov’t. *Leaders met in Philadelphia, 1787, to improve the Articles *Leaders asked G.Washington to be meeting president. *James Madison took notes. *Federalists: wanted a strong central gov’t. *Anti-federalists: wanted strong state gov’ts. *New government plan: federal system, 3 branches. *Legislative Branch: Congress (makes laws). *Executive Branch: President (enforces laws). *Judicial Branch: Supreme Court (changes laws). *Each branch checks the other: checks & balances. *Constitution finished 9/17/1787. Questions/Main Ideas: Notes: Above the surface questions: What was the old gov’t plan? What was wrong w/the Articles? Where did the leaders meet? Who were some leaders? What was the new plan? What is a Federalist? What is an Anti-Federalist? What are the three branches? What is the Legislative Branch? What is the Executive Branch? What is the Judicial Branch? When did they write the Const? Below the surface questions: What is important about the Constitution? Summary: In 1787, American leaders wrote the Constitution in Philadelphia, creating a strong central gov’t w/3 branches of power: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.