Standard
HS.C3.1: Examine how the United States Constitution established a system of government that has powers, responsibilities, and limits and analyze how those powers, responsibilities, and limits have changed over time.
Learning Target
I can explain the importance of compromise in the development and application of the Constitution.
Introduction
Did you know that the "founding fathers" did not agree on everything or very much for that matter?
Did you know that they were not even in agreement over if we needed the Constitution and if it offered the protections it was suppose to?
Reading through the Federalist (Supporters) and Antifederalist (Detractors) arguments will help you get a better understanding of why they held these beliefs.
Instructions
Part 1
Use the PDF below and select ONE of the combinations, COMBO #1 - Paper #1 and Paper #51, or COMBO #2 - Paper #10 and Paper #84 to read.
While reading, take notes on what the arguments are FOR the Constitution to be adopted?
HS.C3.1: Examine how the United States Constitution established a system of government that has powers, responsibilities, and limits and analyze how those powers, responsibilities, and limits have changed over time.
Learning Target
I can explain the importance of compromise in the development and application of the Constitution.
Introduction
Did you know that the "founding fathers" did not agree on everything or very much for that matter?
Did you know that they were not even in agreement over if we needed the Constitution and if it offered the protections it was suppose to?
Reading through the Federalist (Supporters) and Antifederalist (Detractors) arguments will help you get a better understanding of why they held these beliefs.
Instructions
Part 1
Use the PDF below and select ONE of the combinations, COMBO #1 - Paper #1 and Paper #51, or COMBO #2 - Paper #10 and Paper #84 to read.
While reading, take notes on what the arguments are FOR the Constitution to be adopted?
| Excerpts from the Federalist Papers |
Part 2
Instructions
Now, read an Antifederalist argument that has the perspective that the Constitution should NOT be adopted.
While reading, take notes on what the argument is being presented that the Constitution should NOT be adopted.
Document - One of the People: Antifederalist Arguments
Instructions
Now, read an Antifederalist argument that has the perspective that the Constitution should NOT be adopted.
While reading, take notes on what the argument is being presented that the Constitution should NOT be adopted.
Document - One of the People: Antifederalist Arguments