The Constitutional Convention
Replacing the Articles of Confederation
Four Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Why did the leadership of the newly formed United States decide that they needed to replace The Articles of Confederation?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
George Washington
Who was he? Why was he important? What political party did he belong to? What role did he play in creating the Constitution?
James Madison
Who was he? Why was he important? What political party did he belong to? What role did he play in creating the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
Who was he? Why was he important? What political party did he belong to? What role did he play in creating the Constitution?
Issues faced at the Constitutional Convention
What challenges and arguments did the founders have to overcome?
1. Problem/Argument
a. One side's position
b. The other side's position
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM
2. Problem/Argument
a. One side's position
b. The other side's position
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM
3. Problem/Argument
a. One side's position
b. The other side's position
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM
Ratification of the Constitution
1. What was required for ratification?
2. What was the conflict between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
3. When was the Constitution ratified?