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Bell ringer

Bell ringer. Analyze the quote by James Madison on page 124. Put this quote in your own words. Experimenting with Confederation. American debate Republicanism. Differing ideas of Republicanism influence state constitutions State constitutions reflect fear of centralized authority

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Bell ringer

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  1. Bell ringer • Analyze the quote by James Madison on page 124. Put this quote in your own words.

  2. Experimenting with Confederation • American debate Republicanism • Differing ideas of Republicanism influence state constitutions • State constitutions reflect fear of centralized authority • All states guarantee specific rights for citizens, but differ in granting voting rights

  3. Experimenting with Confederation • The Continental Congress Debates • In drafting a new national constitution, Congress debated three issues: • Representation in Congress • Who would hold supreme power • Distribution of western lands

  4. Experimenting with Confederation The Confederation Encounters Problems • Equal representation among the states leads to crisis in national unity • Debtors and creditors debate the merits of paper money and high taxes • War debt and national disunity create chaos in foreign relations

  5. Classwork • Complete page 18 in the workbook for your notes

  6. Homework • Read Chapter 5, Section 2 • Complete Chapter 5, section 2 assessment, page 136

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