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Planning the American Government

Planning the American Government. Chapter 2, Theme B. Pop Quiz 2. In what state did Shay’s Rebellion occur? What state sent no delegates to the Constitutional Convention? What delegate kept a secret notebook of the proceedings & framed the VA Plan?

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Planning the American Government

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  1. Planning the American Government Chapter 2, Theme B

  2. Pop Quiz 2 • In what state did Shay’s Rebellion occur? • What state sent no delegates to the Constitutional Convention? • What delegate kept a secret notebook of the proceedings & framed the VA Plan? • What state’s plan was supported by the small states to revise the AOC? • On what date was the Constitution approved by a majority of delegates from the 12 states in attendance? • Who was the oldest delegate present?

  3. Shay’s Rebellion • Watch the video. As you watch, note parallels to the American Revolution. Jot down at least 3 that you see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImIEcsTEVo • Watch the video. As you watch, note how the weaknesses of the AOC made Shay’s Rebellion even more dangerous. How does this rebellion lead to change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHabpxcXK5c&feature=mr_meh&list=PLE34C2C4335B88A80&lf=plpp_video&playnext=0

  4. Winds of Change • Why was the Constitutional Convention doomed at the onset? • Why was the Constitutional Convention viewed as “extralegal” by the critics? • Who attended? Who was absent? • What “delicate problem” faced the Framers?

  5. Men, Manners & Rules • Get in groups of 4. Take down at least 1 man, 1 manner, and 1 rule from a classmate that you did not put in your notes. • Pick a spokesperson. • Discuss men with examples. • Discuss manners with examples. • Discuss rules with examples.

  6. The Compromise Challenge • Conflict: Structure of the Legislature? • Virginia Plan: JM major author • Strong, 3-branch Government • Bicameral legis. w/ 1 house chosen by population • Council of Revision • Exec. & Jud. Br. chosen by legislature

  7. The Compromise Challenge • Conflict: Structure of the Legislature? • New Jersey Plan • Formed over small states’ fears • Sought to amend AOC than replace • Weak Fed. Gov’t creature of state gov’ts—State sovereignty maintained • Enhanced small states’ interest and strengthened power of national gov’t

  8. The Compromise Challenge • The Great (or CT) Compromise • Bicameral Legis. Created to please both factions • House by population (lg. states) with power over taxation. Directly elected. • Senate equal representation (sm. states) with power over executive and judicial branches. Elected by st. legis.

  9. The Compromise Challenge • Other Conflicts & Compromises • Slaves’ Representation Problem • Factions? • Compromise? • Slave Trade Future • Factions? • Compromise? • Control of Commerce Issues • Factions? • Compromise? • Electoral College Creation

  10. Assignment • Read pp. 30-35. Take notes on the major differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. • Read A21-A29, & handout. Answer questions for each piece. • Do the assignments in this order! Due Thursday.

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