Confederation & Constitution

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Read about Shay's Rebellion:

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-creating-a-nation/a/shayss-rebellion

The Constitutional ConventionIn 1787, the Framers of the US Constitution came together to create a stronger central government. In this video, Kim discusses how the Framers compromised over the plan for the legislative branch of government, combining the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan to form the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Read about the Constitutional Convention

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-creating-a-nation/a/the-constitutional-convention

Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.comFind out more about the history of Articles of Confederation, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

The Articles of ConfederationBefore the United States had the Constitution, it had the Articles of Confederation, a much weaker government that lasted from 1777 to 1789. In this video, Kim and Leah discuss the pros and cons of the Articles, and the reasons they were discarded in favor of a new Constitution.

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The US ConstitutionThe US Constitution established three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. In this video, Kim discusses how the Framers employed the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances to limit the power of government.

Read about the Federalist Papers:

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-creating-a-nation/a/the-federalist-papers

Read about the Bill of Rights:

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-creating-a-nation/a/the-bill-of-rights

Constitution

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James Madison Video - Articles of Confederation - HISTORY.comAt just 5'4

The Founding Fathers Unite Video - Articles of Confederation - HISTORY.comWho wrote which parts of the anonymous Federalist Papers? Madison and Jefferson disagree.

The U.S. Constitution Video - Articles of Confederation - HISTORY.comAfter several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.

Analyzing the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

7 Principles of Government

Bill of Rights

Constitutional Compromises w/o Questions

6 Goals of Constitution in Preamble

FEDERALISTS -V- ANTI-FEDERALIST

Copy of Influential Individuals and further Documents that shaped our Constitutional Government

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