Bell-work 12/16/13

UPDATE NOTEBOOKSEQ: How did the first political parties feel about the Constitution? TSWBAT compare/contrast the different opinions toward the ConstitutionBell-work 12/16/13OBJECTIVE AND SCALES: The student will be able to compare and contrast the differencing positions (Federalist versus Anti-Federalist) in regards to the Constitution with 80% accuracyWhat unit goal are we working toward mastery of? Yes, goal HHow do you reach mastery? Foldable

Ratifying the ConstitutionThe convention had a set process for states to ratify, or approve the Constitution. Each state was to hold a state convention and decide to ratifyThe new govt would go into effect once 9 states ratified it However, two different positions about the Constitution and ratification would emerge (and these two different opinions would lead to the Nations first 2 political parties)

The Federalist PositionWere well educated and propertied class. Most lived in settled areas along the seaboard.Supported the new ConstitutionArticles of Confederation were weak and ineffective. Called themselves Federalists because they supported a strong Federal GovernmentLeaders were Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison (published the Federalist Papers)Men of experience and talent should govern the nation. The Federalist PositionNational government would protect the rights of the people.Constitution and state governments protected individual freedoms without bill of rightsIn favor of establishing the Constitution with almost any means possible.

The Anti-Federalist PositionStates' rights advocates, backcountry farmers, poor farmers, the ill-educated and illiterate. They were opposed to a strong central government and therefore called themselves ANTI-federalistsLed by George Mason and Patrick HenryOpposed to ratification of the Constitution the way it was. Agreed the AOC were not strong enough, but felt the Const. Convention had gone too farOpposed strong central government. Strong national government threatened state power.Strong national government threatened rights of the common people. The Anti-Federalist PositionConstitution favored wealthy men and preserved their power. Constitution lacked a bill of rights. Argued against 2/3 ratification plan.

Summary and Progress ChartOn the back of your comparison chart summarize the key arguments of each faction and explain with what argument you agree regarding the Constitution and why.

Complete progress chart for goal H

Test is coming this week, are you achieving mastery? Bell-work 12/17/13Look at the political cartoon shown on page 220Answer the two evaluation questions (A) and (B)Also, why do you think Virginia was being placed by the hand?

EQ: Why was it difficult to ratify the Constitution? TSWBAT understand the debate for ratification

Only 8 more dayshave you been good?!Objective and Scales: The student will be able to understand the difficulty of ratification and the debates with 80% accuracy

What goal are we striving to reach MASTERY of today? Goal IWhat is mastery of goal I?

Notebook QuizPlease get out a blank sheet of paper, a pen/pencil, and your notebook

You desk should be clear of all but the items above

The quiz is ten questions (2 pts each)

Good luck!1. DelawareFirst to ratifyDecember 7, 1787Vote: 30 for, 0 against

2. Pennsylvania 2nd to ratifyDecember 12, 1787Vote: 46 for, 23 against3. New Jersey3rd to ratifyDecember 18, 1787Vote: 38 for, 0 against

4. Georgia 4th to ratifyJanuary 2, 1788Vote: 26 for, 0 against

5. Connecticut5th to ratifyJanuary 9, 1788128 for, 40 against.

6. MassachusettsAnti-federalists hoped to win this stateOpposition to ratification was strong due to Shays rebellionBut, became the 6th state to ratify after strong Federalist campaignFebruary 6, 1788187 for, 168 against

7. Maryland7th state to ratifyApril 28, 1788Vote: 63 for, 11 against

8. South Carolina8th state to ratifyMay 23, 1788Vote: 149 for, 73 against

9. New Hampshire9th state to ratifyJune 21, 1788Vote: 57 for, 47 againstConstitution will go into effect

10. ** VirginiaHuge win for the Federalists b/c had Virginia not ratified, other states like NY might not approve it eitherPatrick Henry led an attack on the Constitution in VA claiming there was no real checks or balancesBut James Madison warned people of the breakup of the Union and Virginia becomes the 10th state to ratifyJune 25, 1788Vote: 89 for, 79 against

11. New York11st state to ratifyJuly 26, 1788Vote: 30 for, 27 against

12. North Carolina12st state to ratifyNovember 21, 1789Vote: 194 for, 77 against

13. Rhode IslandLast state to ratifyMay 29, 1790Vote: 34 for, 32 against.

Summary and Progress ChartExplain why ratification was a difficult process. Explain who was campaigning in the states. Complete progress chart for I