U.S. HistoryChapter 2 – Revolution and the Early Republic

2-3 Confederation and the Constitution

Confederation and the Constitutionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KINGYf7pdJE

Confederation and the Constitution

• Describe the form of government established by the Constitution.

• Explain how and why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution..

• Recognize that the structure of the Constitution helps to make it a document capable of meeting changing needs.

CA Standards:

11.1.2 Analyze … the debates on drafting & ratification of the Constitution, & addition of the Bill of Rights

Objectives:

• Describe the political & economic problems faced by the Confederation

Homework

Read pages 74-79The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st CenturyPrepare for Open notebook Quiz

Write definition of Terms & Names found on page 21 in workbook and page 74 of textbook

Confederation and the Constitution

Main Idea American leaders created the Constitution as a

blueprint of government for the United States

Confederation and the Constitution

Why It Matters Now More than 200 years after its creation, the

Constitution remains the nation’s guiding document for a working government.

Confederation and the Constitution

Terms & Names page 66

Republic Articles of Confederation

Northwest Ordinance 1787 Federalism

Shay’s Rebellion James Madison

Checks & Balances Ratification

Federalists Anti-federalists

Bill of Rights

Notes: 2-3 Guided ReadingConfederation and the Constitution

Read Pages 19 & 20Reading Study Guide

Notes: 2-3 Guided Reading1. What problems did the Confederation face?

The Confederation did not have the power to tax. It had to borrow large amounts of money to pay war debts.

Notes: 2-3 Guided Reading2. How was power divided in the new Constitution?

Under the new Constitution, power was divided between the states and the federal government. The federal government had 3 branches (Executive, Legislative, & Judicial) that each had different powers.

Notes: 2-3 Guided Reading3. How did the Federalists and Anti-federalists feel about the Constitution?

The Federalists supported the Constitution. The Anti-federalists opposed it.

Notes: 2-3 Guided Reading4. Why has the Constitution been able to meet the changing

needs of the country for so long?

The Constitution of the United States has lasted this long because it is flexible.

Bill of Rightshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmLosRzNRqA

Be prepared for open notebook quiz