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Do Now: Compromise Due Now: Ao. C Sentences – place in the turn in

Do Now: Compromise Due Now: Ao. C Sentences – place in the turn in bin! Write 3 -5 sentences about a time you had to make a compromise: Explain the situation, how it made you feel, and if you think it is a strength or a weakness for a person to compromise.

Reminder Study guide due on Monday! List all terms & their definitions and/or significance

Reminder Study guide due on Monday! List all terms & their definitions and/or significance Unit 1 Exam Monday

Constitutional Convention Objective: Describe 3 key compromises of the constitutional convention and evaluate the

Constitutional Convention Objective: Describe 3 key compromises of the constitutional convention and evaluate the views of federalists and anti-federalists.

Constitutional Convention May 1787 Meeting of 55 delegates created a new constitution

Constitutional Convention May 1787 Meeting of 55 delegates created a new constitution

3 Compromises Issue: How should the people be represented? Large states: representation based on

3 Compromises Issue: How should the people be represented? Large states: representation based on population (Virginia Plan) Smaller states: equal representation (New Jersey Plan) Compromise: The Great compromise Resulted in a bicameral (2 house) legislature The Senate – equal representation The house of Representatives – representation by population

3 Compromises Issue: How should slaves be counted in the population? North: slaves counted

3 Compromises Issue: How should slaves be counted in the population? North: slaves counted for tax purposes South wanted slaved counted for representation Compromise: 3/5 Compromise 5 slaves = 3 people in population for both taxes and representation

3 Compromises Issue: Taxes on imports and exports? North wanted taxes on imports and

3 Compromises Issue: Taxes on imports and exports? North wanted taxes on imports and exports South didn’t want taxes on exports Compromise: Commerce Compromise Federal government will only tax imports

Ratification New constitution needed to be ratified by at least 9/13 states Pro-ratification: Federalists.

Ratification New constitution needed to be ratified by at least 9/13 states Pro-ratification: Federalists. Against ratification: Anti-Federalists

Federalist vs. Anti. Federalist Anti-Federalist

Federalist vs. Anti. Federalist Anti-Federalist

Federalist vs. Anti. Federalist Anti-Federalist • Favored the creation of a strong federal gov.

Federalist vs. Anti. Federalist Anti-Federalist • Favored the creation of a strong federal gov. that shared power with the states. • Since national government represented so many people, it would be less likely to fall under the sway of factions • Separation of powers kept the national government from becoming too powerful • Preferred Articles of Confederation. • Strong national government would lead to tyranny • States are better able to represent people’s rights • Concerned that the Constitution did not contain a bill of rights.

Ratification Agreed a bill of rights would be added A new government installed in

Ratification Agreed a bill of rights would be added A new government installed in 1789

Hamilton vs. Jefferson Federalists: led by Alexander Hamilton Anti-Federalists: led by Thomas Jefferson For

Hamilton vs. Jefferson Federalists: led by Alexander Hamilton Anti-Federalists: led by Thomas Jefferson For each issue: Translate both quotes into your own words Whose argument do you agree with? Why? Final Response: Overall, which man had a better policy regarding the role of the government: Hamilton or Jefferson? Explain why with at least 3 reasons to support your answer.

Hamilton vs. Jefferson Create one of the following: song or rap lyrics script of

Hamilton vs. Jefferson Create one of the following: song or rap lyrics script of an argument/dialogue comic short story Your creation must detail the arguments Hamilton and Jefferson would have with each other today (use modern language) Your must address at least 3 of the issues highlighted in the document analysis Must be at LEAST one full page

Exam Review Create a crossword puzzle using at least 15 terms on your study

Exam Review Create a crossword puzzle using at least 15 terms on your study guide Your clues MUST be the definition and/or description of the term