Graphic Organizer 8.2a onto Portfolio p27

1. Graphic Organizer 8.2a onto Portfolio p27 Write the following in each box showing how one lead to the next: Constitutional Convention; New Jersey Plan; Annapolis Convention; Virginia Plan; Great Compromise; Amend or replace the Articles?

2. Lesson 8.2a: The Constitutional Convention

3. Today we will trace the events that led to the Constitutional Convention.

4. Vocabulary convention : a large group of people who come together for a common purpose amend : to make a change to something, especially a written document delegate: a person who is chosen to speak or act for others. tariff: a government tax on goods

5. What We Already Know Americans had just fought a war against a government that was so strong that it threatened their rights. The Articles of Confederation therefore intentionally created a central government that was weak.

6. What We Already Know In 1787, Shays’ Rebellion showed just how the Articles of Confederation left the national government weak and ineffective, unable to deal with any crisis.

7. The Annapolis Convention By 1787, America was in a tough time trying to grow the economy. One problem was trade between the states. If a barrel maker in Connecticut wanted to sell his barrels in New York, he would have to pay a tax, or tariff. This was true for all products shipped between the states. It was one way states made money.

8. The Annapolis Convention These tariffs, discouraged trade and raised prices. In 1786, a convention was called for ways to promote interstate trade in order to help the economies of all the states. The convention was held in Annapolis, Maryland. Only five states had delegates that attended.

9. The Annapolis Convention Changes in interstate trade required amending the Articles of Confederation, because the national government had been granted no power to regulate trade among the states.

10. The AnnapolisConvention The Annapolis Convention delegates, Alexander Hamilton in particular, called for representatives to come to Philadelphia to discuss changes to the Articles of Confederation.

11. The Constitutional Convention Many people opposed changing the Articles of Confederation, but once they saw how quickly Shay’s Rebellion spread and fearing that similar uprisings might spread, twelve states sent delegates to Philadelphia in 1787.

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13. Why did five states send delegates to the Annapolis Convention? A. To amend the Articles of Confederation. B. To discuss the impact of Shays' Rebellion on the central government. C. To discuss ways to promote interstate trade. D. To create a plan of action for the Constitutional Convention . (Choose all that apply. )

14. What was the relationship between the Annapolis Convention and the Constitutional Convention? A. The Annapolis Convention delegates recommended another convention to amend the Articles of Confederation. B. The Annapolis delegates created the new Constitution to replace the Articles. C. The Bill of Rights was written at the Annapolis Convention to be added to the Constitution. D. Federalists and Antifederalistsargued about how strong the new government should be. (Choose all that apply. )

15. Why was it necessary to call a new convention after Annapolis? A. Only five states were represented in Annapolis. B. Congress met in Philadelphia and not in Annapolis. C. The Articles of Confederation prevented the delegates in Annapolis from making any trade agreements between the states. D. Trade agreements had to be agreed upon by the Supreme Court which met in Philadelphia. (Choose all that apply. )

16. A and B Discuss The men who shaped our government at the Constitutional Congress as well as those at the Continental Congress have been called our Founding Fathers. How many can you name? Be prepared to share your answers with the class.

17. The Convention Delegates Fifty-five delegates came to the Constitutional Convention. About three-fourths also had been delegates to the Continental Congress.

18. The Convention Delegates Many had been members of their state legislatures and had helped write their state constitutions. Along with other leaders of the time, these delegates are called the Founding Fathers, of the United States.

19. The Convention Delegates Three men who were to have a large role in the Constitutional Convention were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and James Madison.

20. The Convention Delegates As you will see, James Madison played a major role at Constitutional Convention. Not only did he come well prepared for the meeting having read over one hundred books on government; much of what we know about the convention is due to the careful notes Madison took of the proceedings.

21. The Convention Delegates Three great leaders of the young country who were not in attendance at the Constitutional Convention were Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and John Adams.

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23. Which of the following famous men did not attend the Constitutional Convention? A. Patick Henry B. George Washington C. Thomas Jefferson D. Ben Franklin E. James Madison F. John Adams (Choose all that apply. )

24. A tariff… A. is a government tax on goods. B. hurt trade and raised prices. C. negotiations on tariffs had to be done through Congress according to the Articles of Confederation D. only applied to goods traveling by land, not by sea F. was used only by the five states who attended the Annapolis Convention . (Choose all that apply. )

25. A and B Discuss Far more than interstate trade was on the minds of the fifty-five delegates as they met in Philadelphia. If you were a delegate from one of the new states, what concerns you would bring up at the convention? Be prepared to share your answers with the class.