The Constitutional Convention May-September 1787 Goal: Amend the Articles of Confederation Ideas behind the Constitution: –The Enlightenment –3-part government.
Creating a New Government. Articles of Confederation Weak central government States rights Lacked the ability to – Tax – Regulate commerce No common currency.
Civics 10th amendment project
Chapter 7 A More Perfect Union. Section 1 The Articles of Confederation.
United States Constitution 101 Constitution 101: An Introduction & Overview to the US Constitution.
BELLWORK What is a political party? (Page 453). Homework Chapter 16 Assessment: Due Wednesday, March 18 th Pages 472-473, 1-11 & 13-15.
Hamilton Economic Plan” Compromise”: 1791-1794 Federalist (Hamilton’s) Position State’s Rights (Jefferson’s) Position Page 330 Fed. 1 Notes Directions:“The.
Aim: How did Foreign Affairs Affect Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency? Do Now: Why was the election of 1800 considered a “Revolution”?
DO NOW-Think We have talked about how living in America means living in a free country. What, in your opinion, is the freedom that we have that other countries.
The United States Constitution Adapted from . 20Frameworks/American-Government-Civics-Unit6-Constitutional-
Lesson 3: The Crucible of a Nation
LESSON 2 The Colonies Grow. ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do governments change?
