Bell-work 12/16/13
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EQ: How did the first political parties feel about the
Constitution?
TSWBAT compare/contrast the different opinions
toward the Constitution
OBJECTIVE AND SCALES:
 The student will be able to compare and contrast the
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differencing positions (Federalist versus Anti-Federalist) in
regards to the Constitution with 80% accuracy
What unit goal are we working toward mastery of?
Yes, goal H
How do you reach mastery?
Foldable
Ratifying the Constitution
 The convention had a set process for
states to ratify, or approve the
Constitution.
 Each state was to hold a state
convention and decide to ratify
 The new gov’t would go into effect
once 9 states ratified it
 However, two different positions
about the Constitution and ratification
would emerge (and these two
different opinions would lead to the
Nation’s first 2 political parties)
The Federalist Position
 Were well educated and propertied class. Most lived in
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settled areas along the seaboard.
Supported the new Constitution
Articles of Confederation were weak and ineffective.
Called themselves Federalists because they supported a
strong Federal Government
Leaders were Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James
Madison (published the Federalist Papers)
Men of experience and talent should govern the nation.
The Federalist Position
 National government would protect the rights of the people.
 Constitution and state governments protected individual
freedoms without bill of rights
 In favor of establishing the Constitution with almost any
means possible.
The Anti-Federalist Position
 States' rights advocates, backcountry farmers, poor farmers, the
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ill-educated and illiterate.
They were opposed to a strong central government and therefore
called themselves ANTI-federalists
Led by George Mason and Patrick Henry
Opposed to ratification of the Constitution the way it was.
Agreed the AOC were not strong enough, but felt the Const.
Convention had gone too far
Opposed strong central government.
Strong national government threatened state power.
Strong national government threatened rights of the common
people.
The Anti-Federalist Position
 Constitution favored wealthy men and preserved their power.
 Constitution lacked a bill of rights.
 Argued against 2/3 ratification plan.
Summary and Progress Chart
 On the back of your comparison chart summarize the key
arguments of each faction and explain with what argument
you agree regarding the Constitution and why.
 Complete progress chart for goal H
 Test is coming this week, are you achieving mastery?
Bell-work 12/17/13
 Look at the political cartoon shown on page 220
 Answer the two evaluation questions (A) and (B)
 Also, why do you think Virginia was being “placed” by the
hand?
Only 8 more
days…have
you been
good?!
 EQ: Why was it difficult to ratify the Constitution?
 TSWBAT understand the debate for ratification
Objective and Scales:
 The student will be able to understand the
difficulty of ratification and the debates with
80% accuracy
 What goal are we striving to reach
MASTERY of today?
 Goal I
 What is mastery of goal I?
Notebook Quiz
 Please get out a blank sheet of paper, a pen/pencil, and your
notebook
 You desk should be clear of all but the items above
 The quiz is ten questions (2 pts each)
 Good luck!
1. Delaware
 First to ratify
 December 7, 1787
 Vote: 30 for, 0 against
2. Pennsylvania
 2nd to ratify
 December 12, 1787
 Vote: 46 for, 23 against
3. New Jersey
 3rd to ratify
 December 18, 1787
 Vote: 38 for, 0 against
4. Georgia
 4th to ratify
 January 2, 1788
 Vote: 26 for, 0 against
5. Connecticut
 5th to ratify
 January 9, 1788
 128 for, 40 against.
6. Massachusetts
 Anti-federalists hoped to win this state
 Opposition to ratification was strong due to Shay’s rebellion
 But, became the 6th state to ratify after strong Federalist
campaign
 February 6, 1788
 187 for, 168 against
7. Maryland
 7th state to ratify
 April 28, 1788
 Vote: 63 for, 11 against
8. South Carolina
 8th state to ratify
 May 23, 1788
 Vote: 149 for, 73 against
9. New Hampshire
 9th state to ratify
 June 21, 1788
 Vote: 57 for, 47 against
 Constitution will go into effect
10. ** Virginia
 Huge win for the Federalists b/c had Virginia not ratified,
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other states like NY might not approve it either
Patrick Henry led an attack on the Constitution in VA
claiming there was no real checks or balances
But James Madison warned people of the breakup of the
Union and Virginia becomes the 10th state to ratify
June 25, 1788
Vote: 89 for, 79 against
11. New York
 11st state to ratify
 July 26, 1788
 Vote: 30 for, 27 against
12. North Carolina
 12st state to ratify
 November 21, 1789
 Vote: 194 for, 77 against
13. Rhode Island
 Last state to ratify
 May 29, 1790
 Vote: 34 for, 32 against.
Summary and Progress Chart
 Explain why ratification was a difficult process. Explain who
was campaigning in the states.
 Complete progress chart for I