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The Writers of the U.S. Constitution

The Writers of the U.S. Constitution. Created by Benjamin K. Cory. Start. Teacher Pages. Button Information. Go Forward. Return to the Previous Slide. Get a hint on a quiz question. Return to the Main Page. Hint!!. Let’s Get Started!!. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyPcLXy4s_s.

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The Writers of the U.S. Constitution

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  1. The Writers of the U.S. Constitution Created by Benjamin K. Cory Start Teacher Pages

  2. Button Information Go Forward Return to the Previous Slide Get a hint on a quiz question Return to the Main Page Hint!!

  3. Let’s Get Started!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyPcLXy4s_s Click on movie to view in full screen or link if video does not upload and escape when done

  4. Main Page Learn Review!! Explore the Writers Review of the Constitution Test your Skills!! Fun Game Who is It? Quiz Time

  5. Three Important Men James Madison George Washington Alexander Hamilton

  6. James Madison Born March 16 in Port Conway, Virginia

  7. Upon Arrival at the Constitution • Was fairly unknown • Had experience from the Virginia Constitution So how did this man become known as the “Father of the Constitution?”

  8. “Father of the Constitution” • Took many of the notes in the Constitution • Created “the Virginia Plan,” a 2/3 compromise for the legislative branch • Urged the need for strong central government • Wrote essays to various states in support of the governing documents

  9. But He was not Done • Campaigned for the ratification of the Constitution • After ratification, he was a member of the House of Representatives • Introduced 19 amendments, 10 were passed • These 10 amendment became known as the “Bill of Rights”

  10. Post Constitution Life • Married Dolley Todd 1794, no children • Went onto become the 4thPresident of the United States • Died on June 28, 1836 in Montpelier at 85 years old • James Madison University is named after him

  11. George Washington February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland Count, Virginia

  12. Pre Constitution Life • Major for the British during the French and Indian War • Married Martha Curtis • Major General for colonists during Revolutionary War • Led colonists to victory over Britain, gaining political knowledge during war

  13. At the Convention- Philadelphia, 1787 • Elected President of the convention • Rarely participated but presided over debates • “His largest contribution was not that of his counsel but that of his presence”- Douglass Southall Freeman

  14. Constitution Contributions outside of Philadelphia • One of the first statesmen to recognize flaws of Articles of Confederation • Wrote people to call for new government document to replace Articles • Became the lead endorser of the Constitution in the effort for its approval

  15. Post-Constitution Life • Became the 1st President of the United States from 1789-1797 • Died on December 14,1799 in Mount Vernon Virginia • Capital of the United States, Washington D.C. is named after him

  16. Alexander Hamilton Born either January 11, 1755 or 1757 in the West Indies

  17. Before the Constitution • Began working at 11 and attended King’s College • Publicly defended the Boston Tea Party • Formed own Company for Revolutionary War • Married Elizabeth Schuyler to connect to New York’s Wealthier

  18. Summer of 1787 • Urged states to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia • Proposed a system like the British, with senators and a national “governor” • Wanted a stronger federal government than the final document but nonetheless supported it

  19. After the Convention • Wrote essays for the ratification of the Constitution • Traveled the states urging for the ratification of the Constitution • Helped save the Constitution from being rejected by the states

  20. After the Constitution • Served as Secretary of State under Washington • Leader of Federalist Party • Helped Thomas Jefferson win the election in 1802 over Aaron Burr

  21. Death • Burr was not happy with Hamilton over election and challenge him to a duel • Burr shot Hamilton in the duel • Died July 11, 1804 • Survived by 7 children and his wife

  22. Who is It? • Use the clues to see if you can figure out the historical figure • Keep track of your own points on your own paper • Different clues= different amounts of points • See which level you are on at the end • Write down initials (JM= James Madison, GW= George Washington, AH= Alexander Hamilton) • 10 clues, maximum of 30 points

  23. Let’s Play Clue 1 (1 point)- He was known as the “Father of the Constitution” Remember James Madison- J.M. George Washington- G.W. Alexander Hamilton- A.H.

  24. Clue 2 (1 point each)- 2 Constitution leaders from Virginia Clue 3 (2 points)- Shot and killed in a duel with Aaron Burr

  25. Clue 4 (4 points)- Introduced 19 amendment to the Constitution but only 10 were passed Clue 5 (1 point)- He went onto become the first President of the United States

  26. Clue 6- He went onto become the 4th President of the United States (3 points) Clue 7- He was born in the West Indies (5 points)

  27. Clue 8- “His largest contribution was not that of his counsel but that of his presence”- Douglass SouthallFreeman. This quote was about who (4 points) Clue 9- He proposed a system like the British with senators and a national “governor” (4 points) Clue 10- Two men that fought in the U.S. Revolution (2 points each)

  28. Answers Count up your score from the answers below and then add it up • J.M. (1 point) • J.M.,G.W. (1 point each) • A.H. (2 points) • J.M (4 points) • G.W. (1 point) • J.M. (3 points) • A.H. (5 points) • G.W. (4 points) • A.H. (4 points) • A. H., G.W. (2 points each)

  29. Add Up Your Score and See Where You Rank Platinum Level- 30 points Gold Level- 24-29 points Silver Level- 15-24 points Bronze Level- 0-14 points

  30. Platinum Level Move onto the quiz as you show a superb knowledge of the material. Click quiz and you will be ready to start. Awesome Job Quiz Your Ready for the Quiz

  31. Gold, Silver, or Bronze Level Return to the main page as you are not quite ready for the quiz and need to review a little more. Review the men and try to rise to the platinum level. Almost! But study some more

  32. Constitution Convention • Convention met in summer of 1787 • Convention met in Philadelphia • Signed September 17, 1787 • Over 50 men attended and 39 signed • 3 of the most prominent roles belonged to James Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton

  33. Going into Effect and Changes • Needed ratification from 9 of 12 states • 9th state, New Hampshire, ratified on June 21st, 1788 • First election was held in 1789 • Has been amended 27 times since ratification • First ten amendment are known as Bill of Rights

  34. Quiz Time • Test your knowledge of James Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton • Get the question right and move on • Get the question wrong and go back to home review • To finish, you have to successfully answer all 10 questions in a row

  35. Question 1 Which of these men was known as the “Father of the Constitution” A. George Washington B. John Jay C. James Madison D. Benjamin Franklin

  36. Correct!!! Move onto the question #2

  37. Question 2 1 3 2 1- Barack Obama, 2- Alexander Hamilton, 3- George Washington 1- James Madison, 2- Alexander Hamilton, 3- George Washington 1- George Washington, 2- Alexander Hamilton, 3- James Madison 1- Alexander Hamilton, 2- James Madison, 3- George Washington

  38. Correct!!! Move onto question #3

  39. Question 3 What founding father went on to become the first President of the U.S.? • George Washington • James Madison • Thomas Jefferson • George Bush

  40. Correct!!! Move onto question #4

  41. Question 4 What were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called and who introduced them? • Bill of Rights- George Washington • The Freedom Law- John Jay • The Freedom Law- James Madison • Bill of Rights- Alexander Hamilton • Bill of Rights- James Madison Hint!

  42. Hint to Question 4 The first 10 amendments were not written by the first President of the U.S. but by a member of the House of Representatives.

  43. Correct!!! Move onto question #5

  44. Question 5 Which of the founding fathers was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr? • James Madison • Thomas Jefferson • John Adams • Alexander Hamilton

  45. Correct!!! Move onto question #6

  46. Question 6 Where was the U.S. Constitution written? • Washington D.C. • Miami, Florida • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • London, England • New York, New York • Indianapolis, Indiana

  47. Correct!!! Move onto question #7

  48. Question 7 “His largest contribution was not that of his counsel but that of his presence”- Douglass SouthallFreeman. This was quote about which of the following men? • Edmund Randolph • James Madison • George Washington • Alexander Hamilton

  49. Correct!!! Move onto question #8

  50. Question 8 Who created the “Virginia Plan?” • Tom Virginia • George Washington • Alexander Hamilton • James Madison

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