USA History / Mr.Saindon
November 28 to December 2
OBJECTIVES
We will learn a lot this week:
*What motivated the colonists to send the Olive Branch Petition to the King
*If You were one of the colonial leaders living back in this time period, how would you have responded to the King's Response. What thoughts, feelings and emotions would have been racing through your heart and mind?√ I will be able to explain the causes and the impact of each event leading up to the American Revolution: From the 'French and Indian War' to the Declaration of Independence
√ What Motivated the founding fathers to make the decision to declare independence?
√ What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
√ What principles of government are expressed in the Declaration of Independence
The Constitution of the United States
Interactive Notebook
Chapter 8 Questions / Review
Chapter 8: Jeopardy Game Site
Chapter 8 Study Guide
Flash Cards Quiz Website: Chapter 8
The Constitutional Convention
Video: The 3/5's Compromise
PowerPoint Presentation in the 3/5's Compromise
The GREAT COMPROMISE 1787
Creating the Constitution
Preamble
PowerPoint
Copy down the information found on these 8 slides.
Be sure to write nice and neat
Chapter 9: The Constitution
Questions 1-15
Duties of Congress
Constitutional Law Exam
Chapter 9 Overview 1-15
The Three Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Three Branches
Power Point: Three Branches
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalist
How much power should the new central government have?
Why are people worried that it will be too weak?
Why are some people arguing for a STRONG federal government?
Follow the assignment directions in the video and complete at home. See AGENDA for due date and further instructions.
“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”
--President George Washington, who died December 14, 1799
