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What are the 3 key concepts of Republicanism?

BELL RINGER. L ook in your notes if you must…. With the person sitting next to you, discuss… . What are the 3 key concepts of Republicanism? What were the 3 basic issues debated when drafting the Articles of Confederation? What makes the Articles of Confederations weak?. Objectives.

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What are the 3 key concepts of Republicanism?

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  1. BELL RINGER Look in your notes if you must… With the person sitting next to you, discuss… What are the 3 key concepts of Republicanism? What were the 3 basic issues debated when drafting the Articles of Confederation? What makes the Articles of Confederations weak?

  2. Objectives Describe Shay’s Rebellion and what that represented. Summarize the key conflicts at the Constitutional Convention. Outline the form of government that the U.S. Constitution established.

  3. From Weakness to Failure… Why the Articles of Confederation Failed Economic Political • Huge debt from Revolutionary War • Congress could not enact or collect taxes • Congress could not regulate foreign trade • Huge debt from farmers • Country lacked any national unity • Each state functioned independently • 9 of 13 had to agree to pass a new law • All states had to agree on an amendment • No one to enforce the laws (executive branch) • Didn’t recognize differences in populations • Problems with foreign nations, states had little concern for the nation as a whole • Especially with Spain and England Shay’s Rebellion (1787) showed a serious problem. With so many farmers willing to rebel, panic spread through the new nation. James Madison & Alexander Hamilton called for a convention to discuss the problems.

  4. Back to the Drawing Board… After Shay’s Rebellion, it is evident that changes must be made. In may of 1787, 12 of the 13 states meet in Philadelphia to figure out the changes that needed to me made to the Articles of Confederation. They soon realized they have to form a new government. Slavery Issues Will slaves count as people? 3/5th Compromise 3/5th of a state’s slaves will count for population • Big VS Small States • The Great Compromise • Bi-cameral Legislature • #1 based on population • #2 has 2 per state Key Issues at the Constitutional Convention New Government Structure FEDERALISM– divided power between the state and federal governments Separation of Powers – 3 Branches, keeps one branch from getting too much power

  5. The Great Compromise Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan

  6. What is Federalism? You need to remember FEDERALISM like Dory remembers P. Sherman 42 Wallaby way Sydney!!

  7. Taking Up Sides Antifederalists Federalists • Supported the Constitution • Included George Washington & James Madison • Heavy support from cities, skilled workers, merchants, and laborers • Small states and areas with weak economy supported the idea of a stronger central government • Opposed the Constitution • Included Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry • Supported from rural areas • People thought it would add to their taxes • Large states and areas with stronger economies had greater freedom under the Articles of Confederation VS A war of words resulted in public debates. The Federalist Papers appeared in newspapers defending the Constitution. Letters from the Federal Farmer appeared as a counter to the Papers. Most newspapers favored the Federalists.

  8. Antifederalist Against the Constitution Federalist For the Constitution

  9. Antifederalists had a strong argument against the Constitution. It lacked a “Bill of Rights” which is a formal summary of citizens’ rights. People demanded a Bill of Rights to ease their fear of a strong central government. They wanted written guarantee of freedom of speech, press, religion For many states ratification depended on the presence of a Bill of Rights. The states recommended 80 amendments, then it was narrowed to just 10. Ratifying the Constitution The Constitution is ratified and the new government becomes a reality in 1789, however Rhode Island did not ratify until 1790 • First 10 Amendments = Bill of Rights • 1-8 concern personal liberties • 9th asserts that rights are not limited to those specifically mentioned • 10th affirms that people and states have power not specifically given to the national government

  10. Closure Describe Shay’s Rebellion and what that represented. Summarize the key conflicts at the Constitutional Convention. Outline the form of government that the U.S. Constitution established.

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