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Unit 3 Overview
This unit examines the conflict and change associated with the Articles of Confederation through the creation of the Constitution. Through the conceptual lens of beliefs and ideals, the unit also focusses on the early American documents including the Articles of Confederation, The US Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, and the Constitution. The unit ends with the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams, which along with the contribution of early American leaders such and Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, show how individual, groups, and institutions affect societal change.
Unit 3 Georgia Standards
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution
a. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays’ Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government.
b. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution as put forth in The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive, including the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
c. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separation of powers (influence of Montesquieu) , limited government, and the issue of slavery.
d. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states’ rights.
e. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).
SSUSH6 The student will analyze the impact of territorial expansion and population growth and the impact of this growth in the early decades of the new nation.
a. Explain the Northwest Ordinance’s importance in the westward migration of Americans, and on slavery, public education, and the addition of new states
Unit 3 Essential Questions
The student will understand that the actions of individuals, groups and/or institutions affect society through intended and unintended consequences.
How did the writing of John Locke and Montesquieu influence the revolutionary writings of Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine?
How did Presidents George Washington and John Adams set important precedents in the economic and political development of the United States?
The student will understand that the beliefs and ideals of a society influence the social, political, and economic decision of that society.
What were the failures of the Articles of Confederation?
Compare the views of the Federalists and Anti-Federalist
What are the major ideas (rights of the individual, popular sovereignty, majority rule, and minority rights) in the Constitution and Bill of Rights?
How has the interpretation of the Constitution and the bill of Rights changed in order to protect liberty and order in American society?
Unit 3 Power Point Presentations
1-Government.pptxThe Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation
2-Constitution Washington & Adams.pptxThe U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution
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