Hold a class debate. You and your classmates will take the position of a Federalist or an Antifederalist. Debaters will use facts and persuasive language to argue why they are either for or against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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How does a government affect people's lives? Create a list of different forms of government such as democracy, monarchy, or dictatorship. Discuss how the different kinds of governments can make people's lives better or worse. |
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The Constitution of the United StatesA Weak Plan of GovernmentIn 1777, Congress approved the Articles of Confederation. The articles did not create a strong enough government for America Planning a New GovernmentThe "Great Compromise" split the legislature into the House of Representatives and the Senate. The ConstitutionThe U.S. Constitution separates the powers of the national government into three branches. The government's powers are split among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. States Approve the ConstitutionChanges to the Constitution are called amendments. The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. A New RepublicIn 1790, the national government moved from Philadelphia to land along the Potomac River. Maryland and Virginia gave up land to form a new area called the District of Columbia for the nation's new capital. Early Years of the United StatesCrossing the AppalachiansDaniel Boone was one of the explorers to find the Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian Mountains. He helped to create the Wilderness Road, which was the main route for Americans heading west. The Louisiana PurchaseThe Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. America bought the French territory for $15 million, which would be about $200 million today. The War of 1812In the War of 1812, the British attacked Washington, D.C. The entire American government fled the capital. |
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Print the Research Roadmap. Use it to take notes and hand it in to your teacher when you make your presentation.
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