CHAPTER 9: "The U.S. Constitution"
FLASH CARD I.D.'S include the date, the definition, the significance and any causes or effects
- Articles of Confederation
- Land Ordinance of 1785
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787
- Shays Rebellion
- republicanism
- confederation
- "Great Compromise"
- "three-fifths compromise"
- Antifederalists & Federalists
- The Federalist Papers
AGREE OR DISAGREE - make a "T" Chart of the prompt that follows. Label one side "Agree" and the other side "Disagree." Write 3 sentences explaining 3 pieces of evidence that would support the prompt and write 3 sentences explaining 3 pieces of evidence that would oppose the prompt. After completing the evidence chart, use it to write a thesis statement that addresses the prompt.
"The Articles of Confederation were an effective constitution and did not need to be replaced with a new Constitution in 1787." Agree or Disagree?
CATEGORIZE - make 3 to 5 categories of evidence to answer the following prompt and then list facts in each category to support the category. After completing the chart, write a thesis statement that answers the prompt. Your these statement must address the evidence that supports your opinion.
Why didn't the leaders of the American Revolution extend their spirit of equality to the abolition of slavery and giving women the right to vote?
STUDENT QUESTIONS - Write down at least 3 questions about either concepts that you did not understand or thought provoking questions that will generate discussion.
