Organizing a New Government While the Revolutionary War was being fought, leaders of the 13 colonies worked to change them into independent states and create a new national…

CHAPTER 2 American Revolution Unlike other revolutions after it Conservative movement that did not drastically change lives of the citizens Liberty is the goal of American…

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION Why is the Constitution so Important ??? Laws of the Land Blueprint for how the country functions Controls power of the USA Ensures Fair…

From the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution Question to be Thinking About as You View and Read the Following Slides: âWas the Constitution, as adopted in…

Articles of Confederation It was not easy to write and agree upon a constitution for the United States. Articles of Confederation The Founders had to deal with a number of…

The Constitutional Convention The Place Philadelphia, PA Old Statehouse (known today as Independence Hall) Same place was used for Declaration of Independence. Began on May…

Articles of Confederation 1781-1787 Americaâs First Government Created by the second Continental Congress in 1777, approved in 1781 Thirteen âCountriesâ Each colony became…

Federalist papers Federalist papers By Austin Brinker What is it? The Federalist Papers are 85 essays that detailed the new government, how it will operate, and why it is…

11/13 Warm-Up: This is a painting of the Constitutional Convention by Howard Chandler Christy What do you think is happening in this painting? Based on your prior knowledge…

Federalist papers Federalist papers By Austin Brinker What is it? The Federalist Papers are 85 essays that detailed the new government, how it will operate, and why it is…