Making of a Constitution
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The document discusses the events leading up to and following the American Revolutionary War that led to the creation of the US Constitution. It describes the issues with the Articles of Confederation, key debates at the Constitutional Convention around federalism and executive power, and the ratification process. It also notes some of the notable figures that were absent from the Convention and key compromises that were reached.
Making of a Constitution
- 1. MAKING OF A CONSTITUTION US History 2 November 2010
- 2. Bullet Train Version of History
- 3. We’re done with the King. Now what?
- 5. Thinking about what’s next even before the war ends Articles of Confederation
- 6. Problems with the Articles of Confederation Shay’s Rebellion Foreign Relations Financial Troubles
- 7. Lacked Power of the Purse
- 9. Notably Absent John and Samuel Adams John Hancock Thomas Jefferson Patrick Henry
- 10. New Jersey Plan
- 11. Virginia Plan *Not actual shape of Virginia at the time of the signing of the Constitution
- 12. Constitutional ConventionCompromise Two House Legislative Branch Senate- Equal representation for all states House of Reps- Representation based on population
- 14. Slavery
- 15. Ratification • Required 9 of 13 states • First state to ratify- Delaware • Important ratification battles in Massachusetts, New York & Virginia
- 16. Sticking Points How are the rights of the people best protected? What should be the balance of federal and state power? How much power should the Executive Branch have?
- 18. Picture Credits • Bullet Train http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesjustin/3629097108/ • Branches http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmcmullen/814693056/sizes/l/in/photostream/ • Signing the Constitution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Scene_at_the_Signing_of_the_Constitution_of_the_United_State s.png • Constitution http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution • Jefferson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rembrandt_Peale-Thomas_Jefferson.jpg • Patrick Henry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Patrick_Henry_Rothermel.jpg • Hancock Signature http://www.masshist.org/objects/cabinet/november2002/hancocksignaturelg.jpg • Colonies Map http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/maps/13colonies/enlargement.html • Articles of Confederation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Articles_page1.jpg • Shay’s Rebellion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Daniel_Shays_and_Job_Shattuck.jpg • Continental http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Continental_Currency_One-Third-Dollar_17-Feb- 76_obv.jpg • British Flag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Union_flag_1606_(Kings_Colors).svg • French Flag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_France • Purse http://www.flickr.com/photos/cygnoir/18477068/sizes/l/in/photostream • King George http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:George_III_in_Coronation_edit.jpg • Gum on Shoe http://www.flickr.com/photos/skwishy/2053790702