Acrostic Poem
How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ in their view of government and
interpretation of the Constitution?
Directions: Answer the IQ – How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ in their view of government
and interpretation of the Constitution? – by citing and analyzing specific evidence. To show what
you have learned, you will create an acrostic poem using the word INTERPRETATION that answers
this question. All parts of the poem must be based on evidence from your chart and the primary
source quotes and must answer the IQ.
The poem must include:
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Poem
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Words or phrases for each letter of INTERPRETATION that are evidence based and help
answer the IQ.
Each line of the poem must be cited. (use template below)
Should reflect how each man chose to interpret the Constitution.
The back of the poem must include a one-paragraph rationale, which explains the evidence
chosen and how it answers the IQ. (Claim and Evidence paragraph)
Source