Delegates from the states worked through a series of compromises to form a Constitution for a new national government, providing limits on federal power. Delegates from the states worked through a series of compromises to form a Constitution for a new national government, while providing limits on federal power. Drafting the Constitution at Philadelphia… The Delegates… Key Issues… Continued on next page… Representation… Slavery…. Trade… The Presidency… Ratification… Why did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton want to draft an entirely new document rather than just amending the Articles of Confederation? 1. 2. 3. Why did Rhode Island refuse to participate? Explain the role of compromise at the Convention in Philadelphia. Why did the framers decide only 9 of 13 states would need to ratify the Constitution, rather than 13 of 13 needed for the Articles of Confederation? Federalists and Anti-Federalists, pp 106-107 Key Concepts & Main Notes Analysis Delegates from the states worked through a series of compromises to form a Constitution for a new national government, providing limits on Federalists and Anti-Federalists… The Federalists Papers… Outcome… What was the most significant argument of the How did George Clinton respond differently than Benjamin Franklin to the proposition that the new federal government have a strong executive branch?
federal power. Delegates from the states worked through a series of compromises to form a Constitution for a new national government, while providing limits on federal power. Debating the Constitution (comparing Federalists and Anti-Federalists Chart) Leaders… Arguments… Strategy.. Advantages… Disadvantages… Continue on next page… Virginia… Final States… Look up (Google) and List the writers of the Federalist Papers. 1. 2. 3. List the writers of the Anti-Federalist Responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Thomas Jefferson was not at the Convention. He was serving as minister to France and was abroad. He called the Convention “An Assembly of Demigods.” Does this indicate a tendency toward the Federalist or Anti-Federalist side of the Constitutional debate? Adding the Bill of Rights, pp 108-109 Key Concepts & Main Notes Analysis during the ratification process for greater guarantees of rights resulted in the addition of a Bill of Rights shortly after the Constitution was adopted. Adding the Bill of Rights… Arguments for a Bill of Rights… Arguments Against a Bill of Rights… The First Ten Amendments Amendment… Second Amendment… Third Amendment… Fourth Amendment… How does the Bill of Rights differ today than their original intent in 1791? Which Amendment was the most important to the Anti-Federalists? Explain why. Which Amendment is the most important to you? Explain why.
Fifth Amendment… Sixth Amendment… Seventh Amendment… Eighth Amendment… Ninth Amendment… Tenth Amendment… Which Amendment do you think is at the highest risk of being removed? Explain why. Washington’s Presidency pp 109-113 Key Concepts & Main Ideas Notes Analysis In response to domestic and international tensions, the new United States debated and formulated foreign policy initiatives and asserted an international presence. The continued presence of European powers in North America challenged the United States to find ways to safeguard its borders, maintain neutral trading rights, and promote its economic interests. The French Revolution’s spread throughout Europe and beyond helped fuel Americans’ debate not only about the nature of the United States’ domestic order, but also about its proper role in the world. The American Revolution and the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence had reverberations in France, Haiti, and Latin America, inspiring future rebellions. Washington’s Presidency… Organizing the Federal Government… Executive Departments… Federal Court System… Hamilton’s Financial Program… Debt… National Bank… Foreign Affairs… The French Revolution… Summarize Thomas Jefferson’s response to each of the following parts of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan. Assumption of debt Tariffs National bank Excise taxes How did Thomas Jefferson’s view of the French Revolution differ from Alexander Hamilton’s? Following Jay’s Treaty, George Washington’s approval rating, to borrow a modern phrase, plummeted and there was even talk in the House of impeaching him. Why was this treaty so offensive to some?