Unit+3+-+Day+2

These learning goals from Day 1 will be covered today in class. Day 2 -
 * Why were the years or 1781 - 1789 called the "Critical Period?"
 * Why did Americans deem the Articles of Confederation a failure?
 * What compromises were necessary in order to write and ratify the Constitution?

1. Why were the years or 1781 - 1789 called the "Critical Period?" (From Day 1)
 * This was the time for our government to work, and for it to stand up to Britain in the Rev War. Surviving the war was one thing, but surviving our own vices was another. Though this government did some good things, most of the time the government was in gridlock and could do nothing.
 * [[file:Reteaching C h 5.1.pdf]] Complete as a class.

2. Why did Americans deem the Articles of Confederation a failure?
 * It lacked the power to solve conflicts between states.
 * It lacked the power to enact laws, or enforce them.
 * It could not pay the army because it could not raise money through taxes.
 * It could not raise an army. States had to voluntarily provide soldiers, but often did not.
 * It required unanimous votes to change the Articles of Confederation. That was nearly impossible to do.
 * States had equal power in the Congress, even though populations in those states varied greatly.

3. What compromises were necessary in order to write and ratify the Constitution?
 * The Great Compromise
 * Virginia Plan - Large State Plan
 * New Jersey Plan - Small State Plan
 * 3/5 Compromise

QUIET WORK TIME:

1. Complete RSG Ch 5.2. 2. Complete Guided Reading Ch 5.2.


 * What compromises were necessary in order to write and ratify the Constitution? __//This is answered in your Home Work!!//__**

Homework: 1) ** Quiz **__Next Class__ on all work in this unit. 2) Finish any uncompleted class work as homework.