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U.S . Constitution: Background & Preamble

U.S . Constitution: Background & Preamble. Kelly Story July 18, 2010. Problems with Articles of Confederation:. Social unrest & economic problems Weak national government Shay’s Rebellion. Call for Continental Congress:. George Washington presides Philadelphia, May 1787

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U.S . Constitution: Background & Preamble

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  1. U.S. Constitution: Background & Preamble Kelly Story July 18, 2010

  2. Problems with Articles of Confederation: Social unrest & economic problems Weak national government Shay’s Rebellion

  3. Call for Continental Congress: George Washington presides Philadelphia, May 1787 Request one delegate from each of the 13 states 12 delegates attend

  4. Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists: Federalists supported strong centralized government Anti-Federalists supported state sovereignty

  5. A Whole, New Constitution: Strong centralized government with three branches Executive (President) Legislative (Congress) Judicial (Supreme Court)

  6. Federal Compromises: What could national Government do? • Coin money • Regulate commerce • Declare war • Make peace What about the Bill of Rights? Introduced by James Madison Most revered include… • Speech/press/assembly • Right to bear arms • Freedom of religion • Due process

  7. Ratification: September 17, 1787 Submitted to all 13 states, had to be signed by 9 Established strong federal government, respectful of state’s power

  8. References: • The Charters of Freedom; Constitution of the United States; http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html • Teacher Vision; Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Preamble and Background; http://www.teachervision.fen.com/us-constitution/writing-composition/55859.html • Thinkquest.org; The Three Branches of Government; http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110221/ • U.S. Constitution Online; Constitutional Topic: the Federalists and Anti-Federalists; http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_faf.html • Squidoo.com; Everything You Need to Know About George Washington; http://www.squidoo.com/georgewashington1 • Squidoo.com; Great Pictures of George Washington; http://www.squidoo.com/georgewashington1#module12757871 • Photobucket.com: Shay’s Rebellion images; http://media.photobucket.com/image/shays%20rebellion/mtehrani07/shaysrebellion.jpg • Hub Pages; Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists; http://hubpages.com/hub/Federalists-vs-Anti-Federalists • Howstuffworks.com; Nation in Crisis: Daniel Shay’s Rebellion; http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/25587-nation-in-crisis-daniel-shays-rebellion-video.htm

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