SS10.5.9
Explain how inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States.
Explain how inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States.
UP:SS10.5.9
Vocabulary
- inadequacies
- Article of Confederation
- ratification
- limitations
- factions
- Federalist
- Anti-Federalist
- republic
- powers
- principles
Knowledge
Students know:
- Inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation and the impact these had on the creation of the Constitution of the United States.
- The duties and powers of the three branches of government.
- The supporters and oppositions of the constitution.
- The main principles of the bill of rights.
- The impact of George Washington as president in a republic.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Analyze and describe the impact of government documents.
- Describe and provide examples of major ideas, concepts, and limitations of the Constitution including the duties and powers of the three branches of government.
- Compare and contrast the positions of various groups involved in historic events, such as the writing of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
- Analyze primary source documents.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- The Articles of Confederation and influential groups and individuals played a role in the development of the United States Constitution.
