1780s-1790s: Creating a New Country

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Summary in Three

Constitutional Foundations: Understanding the compromises made during the establishment of the U.S. Constitution is essential for grasping the foundational principles of the American government. Compromises such as the Three-Fifths Compromise and the Great Compromise played a significant role in shaping the structure of the federal government and the representation of states, laying the groundwork for the nation's political system.
Sectional Tensions and Slavery: The compromises made during the constitutional conventions, particularly those related to slavery, reflect the deep-seated sectional tensions that existed between the Northern and Southern states. Provisions like the Three-Fifths Compromise and the fugitive slave clause were concessions aimed at appeasing Southern slaveholding states, highlighting the complex and contentious relationship between the institution of slavery and the formation of the new republic.
Long-term Impact on American History: The compromises made to establish the U.S. Constitution, particularly those addressing slavery, had profound and lasting effects on American history. These compromises set the stage for ongoing debates over the expansion of slavery, state versus federal powers, and the nature of American citizenship. Examining these compromises provides insights into the challenges and contradictions that shaped the nation's development, including the tensions that ultimately led to the Civil War.

1780s-1790s:
Creating a New Country

Skill Focus
Change and Continuity

Compelling Question
Who determines if a compromise is fair?

Learning Targets/Standards
I can analyze the compromises made to lay the foundations for nation building in the United States. (HS.H1.1/HS.H3.1)
I can describe the platform of the first two political parties. (HS.H3.2)
I can compare/contrast differing perspectives regarding the development of the nation’s government. (HS.SP2.2)

Essential Lessons
1780s-1790s: Creating a New Country

Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.

Checklist (5 Lessons)
Anticipatory Guide (2 Parts - Before/After)
Overview Video: Creating a New Country
We The People: US Constitution (1789)
Common Formative: Bill of Rights Inquiry
Rights & Us

Growing Our Vocabulary

Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!

compromise
consensus
confederation

Federalist & Anti-Federalists
federalism
checks and balances

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch

Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.

Overview Video:
Creating a New Country

We The People:
US Constitution (1789)

Common Formative:
Bill of Rights Inquiry

Rights & Us:
Our Government

Going Beyond!

These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
Select one that will add to your learning about this time period.

These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.

If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.

QTEL Lesson in Three Moments:
Bill of Rights