Lesson 5: Founding a Nation Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 7: Founding a Nation in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
What were the achievements and problems of the Confederation government?
What major disagreements and compromises molded the final content of the Constitution?
How did Anti-Federalist concers raised during the ratification process lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights?
How did th edefinition of citizenship in th enew republic exclude Native Americans and African-Americans?
Articles of Confederation
Ordinance of 1784
Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance of 177
empire of liberty
Shay's Rebellion
Constitutional Convention
Virginia Plan
New Jersy Plan
federalism
division of powers
checks and balances
separation of powers
three-fifths clause
The Federalist
Anti-Federalists
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Greenvillle
annuity system
gradual emancipation
Letters from an American Farmer
open immigration
Notes on the State of Virginia
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the American Revolution through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.