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The document summarizes the key events in establishing the US government under the Constitution between 1777-1789. It describes the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the calls for a stronger federal government, and the compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention to overcome disagreements between large and small states, as well as over the issue of slavery representation. The Constitution was then ratified through the efforts of Federalists to gain approval from enough states.
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- After the American Revolution, there was debate around the appropriate balance of power between the federal government and state governments. Some supported stronger federal power while others favored state power.
- The Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, gave most power to the states. However, it proved ineffective, lacking mechanisms for taxation and enforcement of laws. This led to events like Shays' Rebellion that alarmed many.
- At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates worked to address weaknesses in the Articles through compromise. The bicameral legislature and other aspects of the new Constitution aimed to balance federal and state power.AHSGE Social Studies chapter 3 Students Notes
AHSGE Social Studies chapter 3 Students NotesTerron Brooks
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The document summarizes key aspects of the origins and structure of the United States government under the Constitution. It discusses the Virginia and New Jersey plans debated at the Constitutional Convention, with the Great Compromise creating a bicameral Congress. It also outlines the three branches of government and systems of checks and balances. Important amendments like the 13th, 14th, and 15th are noted.Constitutional Convention Project
Constitutional Convention Projectgueste5e0a9c
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After the Revolutionary War, America faced large debts and economic troubles. The Articles of Confederation proved too weak to address these problems. Events like Shays' Rebellion showed the need for a stronger national government. In response, the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 to revise the Articles. Key delegates like Madison, Sherman, and Paterson proposed plans addressing issues like representation and federal power, leading to compromises that shaped the new Constitution.Writing the Constitution & Learn the Preamble
Writing the Constitution & Learn the PreambleAmy LC
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The document outlines the historical journey of the United States from independence in 1776 to the establishment of the Constitution in 1787. It details the challenges faced during the Revolutionary War, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and the debates at the Constitutional Convention that led to the creation of a stronger federal government. The summary culminates in the signing of the Constitution and its foundational principles as articulated in the preamble.NS1 3.2 Foundations Of Us Government
NS1 3.2 Foundations Of Us GovernmentBishop Kenny NJROTC NS1/NS2
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The document provides an overview of key concepts related to the foundations of the US government, including:
- The Declaration of Independence declared America's independence from England and established the principles of consent of the governed and inalienable rights.
- The Articles of Confederation established the first national government but had many weaknesses that led to calls for a stronger central authority.
- At the Constitutional Convention, delegates debated plans for the new government and reached compromises, such as representation in two houses of Congress, to balance state and federal power and satisfy large and small states.
- The resulting Constitution established three branches of government with checks and balances to distribute power and protect individual rights.Ch. 2 constitution
Ch. 2 constitutionDiann Meeks
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The document discusses the origins and foundations of the US Constitution. It describes how the Articles of Confederation failed due to economic turmoil between states and Shays' Rebellion. This led delegates to convene in Philadelphia to draft a new Constitution, drawing on ideas of separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism. Key issues at the convention included representation of states, slavery, and individual rights.Ch. 2 The Constitution
Ch. 2 The Constitutionmelgari
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The document discusses the historical context leading to the United States Constitution, highlighting the discontent of colonial separatists with the Church of England and the subsequent establishment of a government based on the consent of the governed. It outlines the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that necessitated a stronger central government and details the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise. It also touches on the ratification process, the Federalist Papers advocating for the Constitution, and concerns about potential overreach of government under the new framework.Ad
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- 1. Building a Republic Benjamin Franklin By: Morgan Roberts Jennifer Orris Parisa Daftarian Jackson Le James Madison Thomas Jefferson John Jay George Washington
- 2. The Articles of Confederation Difficult to implement due to disagreements over boundaries to land to the west of the states. Reached agreement in November of 1777 Acceptance was stalled for four years because 9 out of the 13 states had to agree to make changes. Also required representation from seven states each of which needed 2 representatives.
- 3. The Sovereign States Sovereign states: a political organization with a centralized government that has supreme independent authority of a geographic area. Six of the states included bills of rights (government could not change) and only applied to those who were free. Agreements were made in the 1770s as to who Elizabeth Freeman was the first person to win freedom in the people were referring to. a Mass. Court. Gradual emancipation law of 1780: Children born to a slave mother on or after March 1, 1780 would be free at age 28. Many agreed that slavery needed to be abolished but it was hard for white Americans to envision a biracial society. George Washington owned 390 slaves which he claimed he would free after his wife died.
- 4. The Confederations Problems Three concerns: 1) Paying off large war debt -Articles did not have power to enforce its tax requisitions. -increased in 1783 in effort secure pensions -competing land claims and Indian inhabitants also made this difficult. 2) Making peace with Indians -At the Treaty of Fort Stanwix Americans demanded a return of prisoners of war, give up their land, and recognition of the confederations authority. -This was not a peace offering and it was obvious that the confederation did not believe the Indians had any power 3) Dealing with western settlement -Thomas Jeffersons Northwest Territory wanted nine new states with equal boundaries -Ordinance of 1785 wanted three to five states, divided into sections -Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set forth a three step process by which settlements could gain statehood
- 5. From Annapolis to Philadelphia: The Virginia Plan: -1786: James Madison convinced the confederation James Madison congress to allow a meeting of delegates to try 3 Branches of Gov. again to revise trade regulation powers of the I president Articles. 2 house legislatures- -Only 5 states participated representation based on -Meeting turned into a constitutional convention states population in both with a goal of creating a national government. houses. - Hamilton, Madison, Washington, Jefferson, Hen ry, and Franklin were all present at this meeting. The United States Constitution Three-Fifths New Jersey Plan: Compromise/Clause: Maintained the existing single-house ≒All free persons plus three-fifths of congress of the Articles of Conf. Each all other persons constituted the state had one vote. numerical base for the Equal representation for smaller apportionment of representatives. states. Only 3/5 of the slave population Plural Presidency would be counted for representation Republican Government in congress.
- 6. Ratification of the Constitution Federalists believed in a centralized government, supporting a national bank whereas Anti- federalists did not believe in a national bank and preferred a weaker centralized government. Federalists and Anti-Federalists often came from the same social background as Federal leaders. Anti-Federalist: Desired to block the constitution Federalist: Drew strength from states such as Federalists went after states like New York that were economically Delaware that were most likely to comfortable and could afford to stand ratify first. alone. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Argued that distant power might Georgia followed quickly after. violate peoples liberties. George Washington, James After 8 states had ratified the Madison, Alexander Hamilton Constitution Anti-federalists were Hamilton, Jay, Madison created working harder than they imagined The Federalist Papers they would, they began to worry. Thomas Jefferson
- 7. Conclusion In this era there was widespread agreement that government should gain its power from the people This idea of people was very limited and mostly excluded women, black Americans, and Indians Originally in 1775 amendments were impossible to make because they required unanimity, but the new Constitution offered a new approach James Madison realized the diversity of opinion was not only unavoidable, but also a strength for the country Federalists wanted leaders of exceptional wisdom who would discern the best path for public policy Anti-federalists feared leaders who would be distant and self interested. They believed the government needed to be held in check. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov7iYG9ZO_M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKhRERqPS4
- 8. Bibliography Roark, James L.. "Building a Republic." InThe American promise: a history of the United States. 4th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2009. 251- 282. "Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. http://www.dictionary.com (accessed February 21, 2013).