Chapter+05-Shaping+a+New+Nation

=Chapter 5 Learning Objectives:= **Chapter Objective** To examine the domestic challenges faced by the young Republic; to understand American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution.

** SECTION 1 ** "Experimenting with Confederation"
 * 1) Explain the differing ideas of republicanism.
 * 2) Identify three basic issues debated in drafting the Articles of Confederation.
 * 3) Describe the political and economic problems faced by the Confederation.

** SECTION 2 ** "Drafting the Constitution"
 * 1) Identify events that led nationalist leaders to call for a convention to strengthen the government.
 * 2) Summarize the key conflicts at the Constitutional Convention and explain how they were resolved.
 * 3) Describe the form of government established by the Constitution.

** SECTION 3 ** "Ratifying the Constitution" = = =Chapter 5 Power Point Presentations:=
 * 1) Contrast Federalist and Antifederalist arguments over ratification of the Constitution.
 * 2) Explain how and why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
 * [[file:5-1 Experimenting with Confederation.ppt]]
 * [[file:5-2 Drafting the Constitution.ppt]]
 * [[file:5-3 Ratifying the Constitution.ppt]]

=Chapter 5 Assignments:= //Readings are due the next school day unless noted otherwise// ||= **Homework Assignments** //Assignments are due the next school day unless noted otherwise// ||
 * = **Date** ||= **In-Class Assignments** ||= **Reading Assignments**
 * = **Monday**
 * 12.15.14** || * Reflect on the following question and write a response in your notes: //Who should have more power - states or the national government?//
 * Discuss answers as a class. Discuss how this question applies to current political issues today.
 * Discuss the ideas of republicanism and republic
 * __Group Assignment (10 points)__: Explain how the Continental Congress solved the problems listed below:
 * //How would representation in the legislature be determined?//
 * //Can the supreme power of the government be divided? How?//
 * //Who gets the western lands? What requirements would a territory have to meet in order to become a state?//
 * Discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
 * In your notes, identify the causes and effects of Shays' Rebellion
 * Explain how the writers of the Constitution settled the issue of political representation.
 * Explain the terms of the Three-Fifths Compromise. || * Section 5-1 pp. 132-137 Section 5-2 pp. 140-144. || * No written assignment ||
 * = **Tuesday**
 * 12.16.14** || *
 * Analyze how the Constitution divides power between the state and federal government.
 * Analyze the checks placed on the federal government by the Constitution.
 * Watch thisvideo about the Electoral College to understand how it works and its significance in American politics.
 * Identify the differences between Federalists and Antifederalists
 * Discuss the ratification of the Bill of Rights.
 * Bill of Rights group activity. || * Section 5-3 pp. 145-149. ||  ||
 * = **Wednesday**
 * 12.17.14** || *
 * Chapter 5 Quiz
 * Review for Chapters 4-5 Test || * No reading assignment || * Quiz over Chapter 5 on Wednesday, 12.17.14 ||
 * = **Thursday**
 * 12.18.14** || * Review for Chapters 4-5 Test || * No reading assignment || * Prepare for Chapters 4-5 Test
 * Complete Chapters 4-5 Test Study Guide ||
 * = **Friday**
 * 12.19.14** || * Chapters 4-5 Test Today || * No reading assignment || * No written homework ||

=Chapter 5 Quiz Terms=
 * Republic
 * Republicanism
 * Articles of Confederation
 * Questions debated by Second Continental Congress when writing Articles (and their answers)
 * Northwest Ordinance
 * Weaknesses of Articles of Confederation
 * Shays' Rebellion
 * Great Compromise
 * Three-Fifths Compromise
 * Executive Branch
 * Legislative Branch
 * Federalism
 * Checks and Balances
 * Separation of Powers
 * Electoral College
 * Federalists
 * Anti-federalists
 * Bill of Rights
 * Number of States Needed for Ratification
 * Protections of the First Amendment