Composing the Constitution vid
Articles of Confederation – why did revolutionaries start off with a weak federal
government
Not collect taxes
Not regulate trade
Shay’s rebellion – weak government
Willingness to make the fed stronger
Federalist Papers point out importance of ratifying the Constituation
Bill of Rights an afterthought, used to appease opposing states
Establishing the Bill of Rights - Vid
Lists all 10
Explains concerns by Mass and Virginia for basic freedoms.
Taxes – Vid
Benefit the community as a whole
Maintaining quality of life