Articles of Confederation
SWBAT: Analyze the Articles of Confederation
IOT: identify it's strengths and weaknesses
IOT: identify it's strengths and weaknesses
Intro (5 minutes): DO NOW: What makes an effective government? Discuss this with your partner and record your ideas.
- Should it consider the needs of all the states? all the people? (How is this possible when the opinions are so different?)
- How should it allow states to make decisions/vote as a combined unit?
- Should the central government be stronger/weaker than the states?
STOP TO DISCUSS WITH CLASS...
Then using a GoogleDoc do the WebQuest below... when you are finished share your document with Mr. Katz ([email protected])
- Should it consider the needs of all the states? all the people? (How is this possible when the opinions are so different?)
- How should it allow states to make decisions/vote as a combined unit?
- Should the central government be stronger/weaker than the states?
STOP TO DISCUSS WITH CLASS...
Then using a GoogleDoc do the WebQuest below... when you are finished share your document with Mr. Katz ([email protected])
Assignment:
1. Who was John Dickinson and what part did he play in the writing of the Articles of Confederation? Write 1-2 paragraphs about John Dickinson explaining his background and why he might have been a good choice for leading the committee to write the Articles of Confederation.
2. What were the Articles of Confederation? Write a few sentences explaining what it is... be sure you understand its significance. 3. Answer the following about the Articles of Confederation. What kind of government did the document establish? List some of the powers the new government had. (example: The AOC gave the central Govt. the power to declare war and enter into treaties) 4. Make a chart showing the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Try to identify at least 6 weaknesses and 3 strengths/powers. 5. Read about Shays' Rebellion. In 1-2 paragraphs, explain the significance of this event in relation to the Articles of Confederation. What weakness does Shay's rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation? |
These are suggestions, you can obviously do your own research too, but this may help you on time.
Notes on John Dickinson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dickinson_(Pennsylvania_and_Delaware) Articles of Confederation Resources: - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/articles.html - Weaknesses of the A.o.C: http://americanhistory.about.com/od/governmentandpolitics/f/articles_of_confederation_fails.htm Strengths/Weaknesses of AoC. http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/award/chart_of_strengths_and_weaknesse.htm Shay's Rebellion: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120209160508AAiNWdT |
How do the Weaknesses of the AOC play out? What are their consequences?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tD2Ywp3BkdmAKrUgvr03kg_PXwS49wlPC5oKCETogZM/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tD2Ywp3BkdmAKrUgvr03kg_PXwS49wlPC5oKCETogZM/edit?usp=sharing