Causes of American Revolution (I.C. Activity)
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Listen to the video lyrics and read the subtitles to list as many background causes to the American Revolution as possible.
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Directions: Read pages 15-23 of the course text and complete #'s 1 and 3 on a separate sheet of paper.
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Enlightenment Philosophers Opening Activity: (Invest 9/5)
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Directions: During the video complete the worksheet to the left.
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Enlightenment Philosopher Notes:
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Enlightenment Philosopher Trading Cards Project Rubric:
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Quizlet Study Guide for Enlightenment Philosopher Quiz:
Road to Declaring Independence Reading and Worksheet:
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence opens with a statement that the action the American colonies were undertaking
required an explanation. That explanation begins with a brief exposition of Enlightenment thinking, particularly natural rights and the social contract, as the context for examining the recent history of the colonies.
The document includes a list of grievances the colonists have with the King of Great Britain and Parliament as
a justification for independence. The grievances refer to a series of events since the French and Indian War which the colonists deemed were tyrannical acts and destructive of their rights.
The Declaration of Independence ends with a clear statement that the political bonds between the colonies and Great Britain are ended. Independence is declared as an exercise of social contract thought.
required an explanation. That explanation begins with a brief exposition of Enlightenment thinking, particularly natural rights and the social contract, as the context for examining the recent history of the colonies.
The document includes a list of grievances the colonists have with the King of Great Britain and Parliament as
a justification for independence. The grievances refer to a series of events since the French and Indian War which the colonists deemed were tyrannical acts and destructive of their rights.
The Declaration of Independence ends with a clear statement that the political bonds between the colonies and Great Britain are ended. Independence is declared as an exercise of social contract thought.
Activity 1 - Youtube Video
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Activity 2- Grievance Paper
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Articles of Confederation |
Directions: Complete the following questions on a separate sheet of notebook paper based on the video above.
1. What is FEDERALISM?!?!?!?
2. Under the Articles of Confederation, what level of government held the most power? Why?
3. How many branches of government existed under the articles? Would Montesquieu support this structured system?
4. Mr. Hughes likens the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 as the new nation becoming pregnant. What is the idea of this?
5. List and explain three of the various weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
1. What is FEDERALISM?!?!?!?
2. Under the Articles of Confederation, what level of government held the most power? Why?
3. How many branches of government existed under the articles? Would Montesquieu support this structured system?
4. Mr. Hughes likens the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 as the new nation becoming pregnant. What is the idea of this?
5. List and explain three of the various weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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Articles of Confederation Notes:
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Northwest Ordinance Activity/Assignment:
As Ohio country settlement progressed in the Connecticut Western Reserve and the Virginia Military District, and with the enactment of the Land Ordinance of 1785, the Congress of the United States recognized a need for governing land acquired in the Treaty of Paris. The Northwest Ordinance provided the basis for temporary governance as a territory and eventual entry into the United States as states.
The Northwest Ordinance also set some precedents that influenced how the United States would be governed in later years. New states were to be admitted “into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original
States.” This provision was continued in later years and it meant that there would be no colonization of the lands as there had been under Great Britain. “Schools and the means of education” were to be encouraged. This wording reinforced the provision in the Land Ordinance of 1785 allocating one section of each township for the support of schools and established a basis for national aid for education. Basic rights of citizenship (e.g., religious liberty, right to trial by jury, writ of habeas corpus) were assured. These assurances were precursors to the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. Slavery was
prohibited in the Northwest Territory. This provision was later included in the Constitution as Amendment 13. State governments were to be republican in structure. This provision was repeated in the U.S. Constitution
Directions: Utilize the transcripts of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 to complete the Northwest Ordinance worksheet.
The Northwest Ordinance also set some precedents that influenced how the United States would be governed in later years. New states were to be admitted “into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original
States.” This provision was continued in later years and it meant that there would be no colonization of the lands as there had been under Great Britain. “Schools and the means of education” were to be encouraged. This wording reinforced the provision in the Land Ordinance of 1785 allocating one section of each township for the support of schools and established a basis for national aid for education. Basic rights of citizenship (e.g., religious liberty, right to trial by jury, writ of habeas corpus) were assured. These assurances were precursors to the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. Slavery was
prohibited in the Northwest Territory. This provision was later included in the Constitution as Amendment 13. State governments were to be republican in structure. This provision was repeated in the U.S. Constitution
Directions: Utilize the transcripts of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 to complete the Northwest Ordinance worksheet.
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Shay's Rebellion
1. Who were the "Shayzites", and why were they revolting against the state of Massachusetts?
2. Why did Governor John Adam's call to the militia fail to muster an adequate force to put down the rebellion?
3. What was evident to the 13 states after the Confederation Congress was unable to suppress the uprising?
2. Why did Governor John Adam's call to the militia fail to muster an adequate force to put down the rebellion?
3. What was evident to the 13 states after the Confederation Congress was unable to suppress the uprising?
Articles of Confederation/Shays Rebellion Newspaper Assignment:
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Constitution Activity/Assignment:
Directions: Complete the following questions in your notes.
1. What are the three separate branches? What are their responsibilities? What articles of the Constitution describe the roles of each branch?
2. Which branch of government has the most checks and balances over the other two?
3. What is one of the only powers/roles of the VP?
4. What local case outlined the Judiciaries power over an Executive order?
1. What are the three separate branches? What are their responsibilities? What articles of the Constitution describe the roles of each branch?
2. Which branch of government has the most checks and balances over the other two?
3. What is one of the only powers/roles of the VP?
4. What local case outlined the Judiciaries power over an Executive order?
Constitution Notes:
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Amendment Powerpoint Project
Directions: Using powerpoint software or prezi, create a slideshow that conveys information from your assigned Constitutional amendment. You will need to answer questions such as:
-When was the amendment drafted? (year & time period)
-What was the purpose of the amendment? (what's the wording of the amendment pg. 143)
-What was the cause for the amendment to be drafted? (What problem was going on in the United States?)
-What was the effect of the amendment?
-Who/What specific group was affected by the amendment? (if applicable)
-What affects has the amendment had on our lives today?
The project must have at least eight slides (title, six content slides to answer the questions, and a sources slide). Use at least six images in your project. Groups will present their information verbally on 9/17 Constitution Day!
-When was the amendment drafted? (year & time period)
-What was the purpose of the amendment? (what's the wording of the amendment pg. 143)
-What was the cause for the amendment to be drafted? (What problem was going on in the United States?)
-What was the effect of the amendment?
-Who/What specific group was affected by the amendment? (if applicable)
-What affects has the amendment had on our lives today?
The project must have at least eight slides (title, six content slides to answer the questions, and a sources slide). Use at least six images in your project. Groups will present their information verbally on 9/17 Constitution Day!
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Federalist vs Anti-Federalist Notes:
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Founding Documents Study Guide
Founding Documents Video:
Directions: Complete the corresponding video questions using information and facts from the crash course U.S. History video segment.
1. List at least three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to its demise.
2. What states were carved out of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
3. What protest caused an overwhelming understanding that the Articles needed amended?
4. How many members are part of the Electoral College?
5. What is Federalism?
6. What 85 essays aided in the passage of the new Constitution? Who were the authors?
2. What states were carved out of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
3. What protest caused an overwhelming understanding that the Articles needed amended?
4. How many members are part of the Electoral College?
5. What is Federalism?
6. What 85 essays aided in the passage of the new Constitution? Who were the authors?