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

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

Last updated over 1 year ago

24 questions

Note from the author:

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.

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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IICI.01

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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SQN.01

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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?

IIUR.01

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

IIRC.03

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

IIRC.02

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

RPU.01

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IIWD.01

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

IIRC.01

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

IIRC.01

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

IIWD.01

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

IIRC.01

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

IIRC.01

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What issue did the three-fifths compromise address?

IIRC.02

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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?

IIRC.02

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

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IIRC.02

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IIRC.01

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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?

Make sure you submit on Formativen and on Google Classroom!  

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.

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

1

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

IICI.01

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

1

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.

1

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

SQN.01

0

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

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

1

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

IIUR.01

1

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

IIRC.03

1

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

IIRC.02

1

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

RPU.01

1

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

IIWD.01

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!

0

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

1

Shays' Rebellion convinced many Americans of the need for

IIRC.01

1

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

IIRC.01

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

1

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

IIRC.01

1

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

IIRC.01

1

What issue did the three-fifths compromise address?

IIRC.02

0

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

0

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

1

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.

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."

1

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

IIRC.02

1

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

IIRC.01

0

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

0

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

Make sure you submit on Formativen and on Google Classroom!  

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

European Colonization

Atlantic System

Seven Years War

European Enlightenment

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Economic problems after the war complicated the situation for the new nation.

The states had little experience with self-government and unsure how to proceed.

Each of the thirteen sovereign states had their own unique form of government.

It created a strong central government to better wage the war on Britain.

It was the document that truly made America independent.

It was held up to France as proof that America had a government.

It freed slaves to fight for the Patriots.

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

strengthened

weakened

impaired

injured

a weaker military presence in the West.

a stronger central government.

granting pensions to Revolutionary War veterans.

write a completely new constitution.

revise the Articles of Confederation.

weaken the power of the central government.

social status

Slaveowners

Poor Debtors

Working Professionals

The Enslaved

uniformly favored southern states over northern states.

ultimately provided the final congressional framework of the Constitution.

based representation in the House and Senate on population.

How many future new states could be slaveholding areas

How many states were required to ratify Constitutional amendments

How many delegates would have to sign the Constitution to propose it for ratification

Whether and how to include slaves when apportioning representation based on population

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

They were more concerned with securing equality for white men and women.

They expected that the North would come to rely more heavily on slave labor.

They feared a fight over slavery might destroy national unity.

They did not see it as a crucial issue for their new democracy.

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

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?

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

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?

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

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!