Unit 4 – The Creation of the Nation
IV.
The Creation of the Nation (I can…)
12. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation.
Articles of Confederation, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, anarchy,
Federalist Papers
13. analyze the early issues of the new nation.
bicameral, unicameral, Federalism, state/Reserved Powers,
national/Delegated Powers, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, 3/5
Compromise, The Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, ratify
14. develop comprehension of the United States Constitution, Preamble,
and the Bill of Rights (this would include the 3 Branches, Checks and
Balances and Federalism).
The Constitution, James Madison, 3 Branches, Checks and Balances,
Legislative Branch, Congress, Senate, House of Representatives,
Executive Branch, President, Judicial Branch, Supreme Court, Preamble
Unit 4 – The Creation of the Nation
Learning Targets:
12
13
14
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Assignments:
Read – pages 72, 76-80, 8185
Notes – Articles of
Confederation and plans,
Compromises
Wkst – The Great Debate
Web – Checks and Balances
X
Word Sort
X
Wkst – Structured Note
Taking
X
X
Venn Diagram – Federalism
X
X
Preamble – song
X
Acronyms – Bill of Rights
X
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Wkst – Bill of Rights
Word Search
DBQ – The Constitution
X
Assessments:
Test – 3 Branches
X
Test – Federalism/Articles of
Confederation
X
X
Test – Preamble
X
Test – Bill of Rights
X
ESSAY QUESTION – options for the test (10 points)
1. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation.
2. Analyze the early issues of the new nation.
3. Explain the how the United State’s government works, including
possible explanations of the United States Constitution, Preamble
and Bill of Rights (this would also include the 3 Branches, Checks
and Balances, Federalism).