APUSH Chapter 9: The Confederation and the Constitution (1776-1790)

Instructions

Directions: In order to be fully prepared for the Period 3 DBQ, we need to have a strong start and follow-through the Chapter 9 reading! 

Absent? Just want to review the guided notes? Slides are linked here.

TLDR; We skipped Chapter 8, which was about the Revolutionary War itself. In history, we care more about the causes and effects of wars rather than the actual battles themselves. 


"Washington Crossing the Delaware," Emanuel Leutze, 1851
Oil on Canvas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Last week, we learned about how African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War. Did you know that women also helped the Patriot cause?

Historical Society of Pennsylvania Collection

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During the Revolutionary War, the American _______ consisted mainly of able-bodied American males who received only basic training. Women played a significant part in _______ farms and businesses while men were away at war.

Some women even _______ in the Revolutionary war effort, and were referred to as “Molly Pitcher.” Pictured on the left, Molly Pitcher was not a single historical figure, but a composite folk hero inspired by the actions of _______  different people -- most of them women who carried water to troops, cooked, sewed, and even fought for the _______ cause.

With help from an alliance with France, the Americans were able to win their independence from Great Britain. The Revolutionary War ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which was negotiated with England by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.

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What do you already know about the U.S. Constitution?

Stuck? Think back to the Constitution test you took back in 8th grade!

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Review: What is the historical time period that inspired the American Revolution with ideas of "natural rights" and political philosophy?

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Let's check our understanding of federalism: Which of the following is an example of federalism within the Legislative branch?

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Why was it difficult to set up a new government in post-Revolutionary America?

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Under thee Articles of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance (1787) was historically significant because it established a system for adding new states to the United States. This will become increasingly important as the nation gets larger and expands further west!

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That's all the reading due for Wednesday, 10/26/2022. Any questions?

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Shays' Rebellion convinced many Americans of the need for

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

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As used in line 1 of the 5th paragraph, "caliber" most nearly means

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The "large-state plan," or Virginia Plan, put forward in the Constitutional Convention

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Would you rather run the country under the Articles of Constitution or the Federal Constitution? Explain why.

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That's all the reading due for Thursday, 10/27/2022. Any questions?

Your textbook refers to the U.S. national government in many different ways:
central government
federal government

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In the Hamilton! musical, _______ was always at odds with Alexander Hamilton because he was an antifederalist who opposed the strong central government that he was trying to establish with George Washington.

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Which aspect of the new Constitution did the antifederalists find most alarming?

This 5-minute video briefly explains how the U.S. Constitution addresses these concerns about "checks and balances."

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Based on key ideas emphasized in class, which 5 key terms or people are most important to recall from Chapter 9?

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Way to complete the rest of the reading for Friday, 10/28/2022! Any questions?

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APUSH Chapter 9: The Confederation and the Constitution (1776-1790)

What do you already know about the U.S. Constitution?Stuck? Think back to the Constitution test you took back in 8th grade!

Review: What is the historical time period that inspired the American Revolution with ideas of "natural rights" and political philosophy?

Let's check our understanding of federalism: Which of the following is an example of federalism within the Legislative branch?

Why was it difficult to set up a new government in post-Revolutionary America?

That's all the reading due for Wednesday, 10/26/2022. Any questions?

Shays' Rebellion convinced many Americans of the need for

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

As used in line 1 of the 5th paragraph, "caliber" most nearly means

The "large-state plan," or Virginia Plan, put forward in the Constitutional Convention

Would you rather run the country under the Articles of Constitution or the Federal Constitution? Explain why.

That's all the reading due for Thursday, 10/27/2022. Any questions?

Which aspect of the new Constitution did the antifederalists find most alarming?

Based on key ideas emphasized in class, which 5 key terms or people are most important to recall from Chapter 9?

Way to complete the rest of the reading for Friday, 10/28/2022! Any questions?

Review: What is the difference between the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War?

According to the map, all of the following were part of the Treaty of Paris (1793) that ended the Revolutionary War EXCEPT

What do you already know about the U.S. Constitution?Stuck? Think back to the Constitution test you took back in 8th grade!

Review: What is the historical time period that inspired the American Revolution with ideas of "natural rights" and political philosophy?

Let's check our understanding of federalism: Which of the following is an example of federalism within the Legislative branch?

Why was it difficult to set up a new government in post-Revolutionary America?

What purpose did the Articles of Confederation serve during the Revolutionary War?

As used in line 4 of the second full paragraph, "crippled" most nearly means

That's all the reading due for Wednesday, 10/26/2022. Any questions?

Shays' Rebellion convinced many Americans of the need for

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

As used in line 1 of the 5th paragraph, "caliber" most nearly means

Who in American society was NOT represented in the Constitutional Convention? [Check all that apply]

The "large-state plan," or Virginia Plan, put forward in the Constitutional Convention

What issue did the three-fifths compromise address?

Would you rather run the country under the Articles of Constitution or the Federal Constitution? Explain why.

That's all the reading due for Thursday, 10/27/2022. Any questions?

Which aspect of the new Constitution did the antifederalists find most alarming?

Why did the Founders largely avoid addressing the question of whether to end slavery?

The republican motherhood, was one of the most important outcomes of the Revolution for white women because they were

Based on key ideas emphasized in class, which 5 key terms or people are most important to recall from Chapter 9?

Way to complete the rest of the reading for Friday, 10/28/2022! Any questions?

Review: What is the difference between the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War?

According to the map, all of the following were part of the Treaty of Paris (1793) that ended the Revolutionary War EXCEPT

What purpose did the Articles of Confederation serve during the Revolutionary War?

As used in line 4 of the second full paragraph, "crippled" most nearly means

Who in American society was NOT represented in the Constitutional Convention? [Check all that apply]

What issue did the three-fifths compromise address?

Why did the Founders largely avoid addressing the question of whether to end slavery?

The republican motherhood, was one of the most important outcomes of the Revolution for white women because they were

What do you already know about the U.S. Constitution?

Stuck? Think back to the Constitution test you took back in 8th grade!

What do you already know about the U.S. Constitution?

Stuck? Think back to the Constitution test you took back in 8th grade!