Chapter Three The Constitution pages 50 - 94

1. Chapter Three The Constitution pages 50 - 94

2. Bell ringer, 1-25-10 Please copy the questions. (10); Please skip three lines per question. Also have planners out and on your table. • From what state is the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson? • Who was considered “First in war, first in peace, first in the heart of his countrymen”? • In what year did Benjamin Franklin die? • Which member of the Convention later becomes the 4th president of the USA? • What are the three branches of government created at the Convention? Our Constitution - Video

3. Bell ringer, 1-25-10 Please copy the questions. (10); Please skip three lines per question. Also have planners out and on your table. • Article Three of the Constitution creates which branch of government? • How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become official? • When were the Bill of Rights ratified by the states? • What is one of the strengths of the Constitution? • Which amendment gave women the right to vote? Our Constitution - Video

4. Today's Objective • Describe how the original states fashioned their constitutions • Explain why the Articles of Confederation we so ineffective

5. Dates to remember • Media Center – Tuesday, 1/25 (Moore) • Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 • Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 • Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

6. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • Articles of Confederation • Video – Living Constitution • Homework – Complete Ch. 2 Reteaching Activity

8. Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 After D. of I, ----- States existed on Their own; need for One government. In 1777 Congress Drafts the --------, the first Constitution Of the USA

10. Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 Articles set up a One house -------, in which each state had one vote. Confederation is a Group who band together for a common -------..

11. Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 Articles refuse to To give Congress 2 important powers: power to enforce laws and power to -----. Within a few years, Many realized that the Articles were too ----- to work effectively.

12. Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 For example, Congress Could not pass a law unless ---- states voted In favor it. Also, Congress could not enforce ------ they passed. A state could ignore a law from Congress.

13. Articles of Confederation, pg 40-42 After Treaty of ------ is signed in 1783, all was not good. Debt and lack of army hurt country.

14. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

15. Today's Objective • Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention • Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention

16. Dates to remember • Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 • Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 • Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 • Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

17. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • 5 W’s of the Convention • Video • 8 vocab terms • HMK: Study for Ch. 2 test tomorrow!!!!

18. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

21. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

25. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

27. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

29. Bell ringer, 1-26 Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.

31. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54

33. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Soon after the Revolution ends serious problems emerge with the --------------- -------- Why?

34. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Because of problems, each state sends delegates to a ------ ------- to fix flaws of the Articles of Confederation What?

35. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Delegates meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Independence Hall. Each state sends delegates except for ------ ------- (Q). Where?

36. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 The ----- men who met in May of 1787 were an extraordinary group: 8 signers of the DOI; 7 governors (Q); and 41 members of Continental Congress When?

37. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Who?

38. The Road to the Constitution, pg 52- 54 Future President Thomas Jefferson Serving as a minister to France (Q) Future President John Adams Serving as minister To Great Britain (Q) Patrick Henry, Elected to serve but Was against Convention and stayed home (Q) (T) Who wasn't?

39. Bell ringer, 1-27 Please copy the question. (8) Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table. What state choose not to attend the Convention in Philadelphia and why? Which groups of people did not attend the convention? How would you describe the delegates to the Constitutional Convention? Whom was elected to head the convention?

40. Bell ringer, 1-27 Please copy the question (8). Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table. Why were no formal records kept at the Constitutional Convention? What was the Constitutional Convention? What were the four rules for conducting the convention? Who kept a notebook of daily events at the Convention?

41. Today's Objective • Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention • Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention

42. Dates to remember • Chapter 2 test – Thursday, 1/27 • Ch. 3, Section 1 quiz – Tuesday, 2/1 • Progress Reports – Thursday, 2/3 • Pride Break – Friday, 2/4 (5 books read)

43. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • 4 Rules of the Convention • 8 questions you should know • Chapter 2 test • HWK – Please read pages 52 - 54

44. Four Early Decisions

45. First Decision Appoint _____ ________ As the President of Convention (q) (t) Second Decision

46. First Decision Appoint _____ ________ As the President of Convention (q) (t) Second Decision Meetings could not be Held unless delegates From ____ states were Present (q)

47. Third Decision Decisions must be ______ ______, one State gets one vote Fourth Decision

48. Third Decision Decisions must be ______ ______, one State gets one vote Fourth Decision Meetings held in ________(q) To allow delegates To speak freely

49. 8 questions you should know (Ch 3, Section 1) The participants At the Convention Agreed to keep all Discussions what? Which notable Leader was not At the Convention? Which delegate Was against the Constitution And refused to Attend? At 81, who was The oldest delegate To attend the Constitution? 7 of the delegates To the Convention Were former what? Which delegates To the Convention Went on to become President of the USA? (2) Which state chose Not to take part in The Constitutional Convention Which delegate Kept a notebook Of daily events? Pg 52-54

50. Which rights or freedoms were included in all four documents? Which right or freedom is found only in the Bill of Rights? Which document does not include right against unreasonable search or seizure? Which document does not prohibit cruel or unusual punishment? Which document is the most recent? Bell ringer, 1-28 Please copy questions (5); Use chart on page 90 to answer. Please have planners on table!