Be sure that all of Chapter 11 packet is completed.
Bring Chapter 11 packet to class tomorrow.

Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons.

All classes:

Finish bar graphs to place in your journal. Don't forget to bring your Chapter 8 packets to class tomorrow.

Test Friday: Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and 2, and the amendments to the Constitution 1 - 27

Chapter 7 Lesson 2 Questions and answers

Chapter 7 Lesson 2
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

? The delegates compromised and agreed that three fifths of the slaves in any state would be counted

Define compromise
? A settlement in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement

What date was the Constitution signed?
? September 17, 1787

Who was the author of the Great Compromise?
? Roger Sherman

What was the mission of the Constitutional Convention?
? To revise the Articles of Confederation

What was the New Jersey Plan?
? Three branches of government
? Provided for a legislature that had only one house
? Each state, regardless of its population, would have one vote in the legislature

Who was elected president of the convention?
? George Washington

How did they ensure secrecy at the Convention?
? Guards stood at the door
? Windows were left closed to keep passersby form overhearing the debates

What was the Virginia Plan?
? Called for a strong national government with three branches
? ( legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch)
? Legislative would have two houses ( seats in both houses would be awarded on the basis of population)

How were the Virginia Plan and Articles of Confederation different?
? Virginia Plan ? seats were awarded on population of state
? Articles of Confederation ? gave every state, regardless of population, one vote in Congress

Why did the delegates want to keep the Convention a secret?
? Wanted to be able to speak their minds freely
? They wished to explore issues and solutions without pressures from outside

What happened on May 25, 1787?
? The Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia

What was the Great Compromise?
? Sherman?s plan called for a two house legislature
? Lower house would be elected by popular vote
? Members of the upper house (Senate) would be chosen by state legislatures
? Each state would have two senators regardless of size

During the Convention what was a major issue between the North and South?
? Slavery

Why did Southerners want to count slaves in the total population?
? If slaves were counted, southern states would have more representatives in the House of Representatives

What points about slavery did the North and South
agree upon?
? Congress could not outlaw the slave trade for at least 20 years
? After the 20 years were up Congress could regulate the slave trade if it wished
? No state could stop fugitive slave from being returned to an owner who claimed that slave

Why did the delegates from Virginia and Massachusetts refuse to sign the Constitution?
? They felt that the new Constitution gave too much power to the national government

How many delegates signed the Constitution?
? 39 delegates out of the 42

Study Questions for Chapter 7 Lesson 3

Chapter 7 Lesson 3

1. Define and identify the following:
a. republic
b. separation of powers
c. federalism
d. electoral college
e. checks and balances
f. bill
g. veto
h. override
i. impeach
j. Magna Carta
k. English Bill of Rights
l. House of Burgesses
m. Mayflower Compact
n. Enlightenment
o. John Locke
p. Montesquieu
2. What protected the people from excessive power in government?
3. What were the two main points of the Magna Carta?
4. When King John signed the Magna Carta what did he agree to?
5. What did the Great Council become?
6. What did Parliament consist of?
7. What is habeas corpus?
8. What was the first document of self-government?
9. What two important ideas did John Locke state in Treaties on Government?
10. What powers were given to the National Government?
11. What powers were given to the State Government?
12. What powers were shared by the State and National Government?
13. What was Montesquieu's suggestion pertaining to Government?
14. Why do you think the power to create and maintain armed forces was delegated to the federal government?
15. Who heads up the executive branch?
16. What are the three branches of government? Explain in detail each branch.
17. What are checks and balances?

Advanced Class project Who's Who in American Revolution due date has changed to Monday, Feburary 28 No Late turn ins accepted Turn in your finished project on Monday

Advanced Social Studies Project Periods 1 and 5 only
Due Date Friday, February 25

Making a Who's Who Book project

Students will compile a Who's Who in the American Revolution booklet. First list people-- European, American, African American, Native American, men and women-- to include in your booklet. Each student will prepare a biographical entry and their contributions during the American Revolution for each person. Each person you choose must have a biographical entry (one page typed in 12 font, Times Roman and double spaced or one and half pages handwritten single spaced). Each booklet must also contain at least five pictures or illustrations. Each booklet must contain at least five people with their biographical entry and contributions during the American Revolution. Each booklet must have a cover page with the title (Who's Who in the American Revolution), students name, grade, what period and date on the page. Each booklet must have a table of contents. Each booklet must have a bibliography. Project due date Friday, February 25.


Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Study Questions and answers

Who was the leader of Shay's Rebellion?
* Daniel Shays

Explain what a township included
* 36 sections
* Each section was 1 square mile and contained 640 acres

How much did Congress sell each section for?
* $ 640 each

What were the requirements to vote?
* A citizen
* White
* Male over age of 21
* Had to own a certain amount of property
* Pay a certain amount of taxes

Define constitution
* A document that sets out the laws and principles of a government

Explain the legislative branch
* Was elected by voters to pass laws
* Had an upper house and a lower house

How many new states were formed under the new nation?
* 13

Give some examples of citizens who were not allowed to vote
* Women
* Free black men or enslaved African Americans

What problems might arise due to the fact that each state issued its own money?
* Trade between states would be more difficult if each state had its own system of money

How did each state form a new state government?
* By writing a constitution

What was the Northwest Ordinance?
* Set up a government for the Northwest Territory
* Guananted basic rights to settlers
* Outlawed slavery
* Vast region was to be divided into separate territories

How did the states divide political power?
* Between the executive and legislative

What were the Articles of Confederation?
* The first American constitution
* It created a confederation, or alliance of independent states

How did other nations take advantage of the confederations weakness?
* Britain refused to withdraw troops from the Ohio River Valley
* Spain closed the port of New Orleans and the farmers could not get their crops out to market

What powers did Congress have under the Articles?
* Each state had one vote in Congress
* Could declare war
* Appoint military officers
* Coin money
* Could pass laws but at least 9 out of 13 states had to approve a law

What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?
* Set up a system for surveying and settling the Northwest Territory
* The law called for the territory to be surveyed and then divided into townships

What was Shay's Rebellion? What caused the Rebellion?
* 2,000 farmers took part in the uprising protesting the treatment of farmers
* Attacked the courthouses and prevented the state from seizing farms
* During the Revolution demand for farm goods were high, after it declined and farmers could not repay their loans
* Raised taxes and seized the farms that could not pay

Define economic depression
* A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall and unemployment rises

Why did the new states create a written constitution?
* a written constitution would spell out the rights of all citizens
* It would set limits on the power of government

Define bill of rights
* A bill of rights list the freedoms that the government promises to protect

Which state was the first to include a bill of rights?
* Virginia

What were some conflicts between the states?
* Land claims
* Money (most states refused to accept the other states money)

What powers did Congress not have under the Articles?
* Had little economic power
* Could not regulate trade between states or foreign countries
* Could not pass tax laws

Why did Maryland refuse to ratify the Articles?
* They wanted all states to give up claims west of the Appalachian Mountains

Give details of the new confederation government
* Government was weak
* No president to carry out laws
* States had to enforce the laws no system of courts to settle disputes between states
* Articles created a loose alliance of 13 states


How did Congress generate funds for the new nation?
* Asked the states for money



Chapter 7 Lesson 2

1. What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
2. Define compromise
3. What date was the Constitution signed?
4. Who was the author of the Great Compromise?
5. What was the mission of the Constitutional Convention?
6. What was the New Jersey Plan?
7. Who was elected president of the convention?
8. How did they ensure secrecy at the Convention?
9. What was the Virginia Plan?
10. How were the Virginia Plan and Articles of Confederation different?
11. Why did the delegates want to keep the Convention a secret?
12. What happened on May 25, 1787?
13. What was the Great Compromise?
14. During the Convention what was a major issue between the North and South?
15. Why did Southerners want to count slaves in the total population?
16. What points about slavery did the North and South agree upon?
17. Why did the delegates from Virginia and Massachusetts refuse to sign the Constitution?
18. How many delegates signed the Constitution?

Advanced classes - Who's Who in American Revolution Project due on Friday

Study Questions for Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Lesson 1 Study Questions

1. Who was the leader of Shay's Rebellion?
2. Explain what a township included
3. How much did Congress sell each section for?
4. What were the requirements to vote?
5. Define constitution
6. Explain the legislative branch
7. How many new states were formed under the new nation?
8. Give some examples of citizens who were not allowed to vote
9. What problems might arise due to the fact that each state issued its own money?
10. How did each state form a new state government?
11. What was the Northwest Ordinance?
12. How did the states divide political power?
13. What were the Articles of Confederation?
14. How did other nations take advantage of the confederations weakness?
15. What powers did Congress have under the Articles?
16. What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?
17. What was Shay's Rebellion? What caused the Rebellion?
18. Define economic depression
19. Why did the new states create a written constitution?
20. Define bill of rights
21. Which state was the first to include a bill of rights?
22. What were some conflicts between the states?
23. What powers did Congress not have under the Articles?
24. Why did Maryland refuse to ratify the Articles?
25. Give details of the new confederation government
26. How did Congress generate funds for the new nation?

Chapter 6 Test is tomorrow
Study Guide answers are listing below

Chapter 6 Study Guide The American Revolution (1775-1783)

Which woman is said to have sewn the first American flag?
* Betsy Ross

What was an early victory that inspired the colonists?
* Fort Ticonderoga

Why did the colonists want an alliance with France?
* Americans needed weapons and naval support

According to the Declaration of Independence, everyone has a right to ________.
* life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

The author of Common Sense supported American independence because he believed __________________.
* kings and queens had no right to rule

Why did many African Americans support the Revolution?
* believed it would end slavery


Describe the winter at Valley Forge.
* harsh cold
* no clothes
* no food
* women sent food, medicine, and clothing to the soldiers

What did the Americans agree to in the Treaty of Paris in 1783
* ask state legislatures to pay Loyalists for property that they lost

What kind of aid did France give the United States after Saratoga?
* Military and naval

What happened as a result of Saratoga?
* French allied with the Americans

What were the strengths and weaknesses of each side at the beginning of the Revolution?
* American strengths - soldiers were defending their homes; many Americans owned rifles and were good shots; had Washington for a commander
* American weakness- colonial forces were poorly organized and poorly equipped; they had no navy

* British strengths - they had highly trained, experienced troops and a powerful navy
* British weaknesses- armies were far from home, and soldiers risked attack from colonists in the country side

Why do you think many colonists remained loyal to Great Britain? Give evidence to support your opinion
* Shared traditions
* Economic ties
* Pride in the British empire

What was the pamphlet that influenced many colonists to support independence?
* Common Sense

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
* Thomas Jefferson

The Americans won victories in the West under the command of ____________.
* George Rogers Clark

What were some of the American advantages at the start of the Revolution?
* The leadership of Washington
* Having a strong desire to defend their own land

On which side did Native Americans fight?
* Some fought with the British and some with the Patriots

Why did Washington allow African Americans to serve in the Continental Army?
* The British were recruiting slaves for their army

Which American leader was known as the Swamp Fox?
* Francis Marion

What event finally convinced the British to negotiate with the Americans?
* The American victory at Yorktown

Before Saratoga, what kind of help did France give the United States?
* Money and supplies

Who declared war on whom after Saratoga?
* France on Britain

Why did the French king stay neutral before Saratoga?
* He wanted to know the Americans could win

Why was the French willing to help the Americans against the British?
* Many French favored the American cause; France was a longtime rival of Britain; many French were still angry over losing the French and Indian war

Why were women important to the war effort?
* Women's contributions included manufacturing guns and other weapons; taking over farm work usually done by men and providing food for the army; making shoes and weaving cloth for blankets and uniforms; cooking, washing, and caring for the wounded; and sometimes taking part in the fighting

Vocabulary Test is on Monday
The following words will appear on the test:
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Lesson 1 and 2

1. Ethan Allen - leader of the Green Mountain Boys; helped lead an attack on Fort Ticonderoga
2. Green Mountain Boys - a group of colonists who lead an attack on Fort Ticonderoga, led by Ethan Allen
3. Continental Army - established by the Second Continental Congress to protect the colony against Great Britain
4. Olive Branch Petition - a petition written to King George III declaring their loyalty to the king and asking that the Intolerable Acts be repealed.
5. Patriots - American colonists who opposed British rule
6. Loyalists or Tories - American colonists who remained loyal to Britain
7. Battle of Bunker Hill - the first major battle of the American Revolution
8. refugees - people who flee their homes to seek refuge from war, persecution, or other hardships
9. blockade - the shutting off of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
10. mercenaries - troops for hire
11. Common Sense - a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine protesting British rule in the colonies
12. traitor - a person who betrays his or her country
13. Thomas Jefferson - one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence
14. Declaration of Independence - a document declaring the colonies independence from Britain
15. preamble - introduction
16. natural rights - rights that belong to all people from birth