Creating The Constitution

Jan 31, 2026

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The United States Constitution, drafted in 1787, serves as the supreme law of the land. This document outlines the framework of government, establishing the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It also enumerates the rights of citizens through the Bill of Rights. The Constitution represents a compromise between federal and state governments and has evolved through amendments over time. Discover the historical context, key figures, and debates that shaped this pivotal document in American history.

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Creating The Constitution

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. In this section you will learn how state delegates attempted to solve the problems of the Articles of Confederation. A Constitutional Convention is called. The states send delegates to a convention to solve the problems of the Articles of Confederation.

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Creating The Constitution

Creating The Constitution. English Influences. English Bill of Rights (1689). Magna Carta (1215) . Petition of Right ( 1628). Philadelphia Convention. When: May 25, 1787 Where: Independence Hall – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania What Purpose: To revise the Articles of Confederation.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. What document established our first National Government? . The Articles of Confederation was our first attempt at a National Government The articles failed for 5 major reasons Unicameral legislature (only one house, Congress) Weak central government

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Unit 2 Part III Chapter 5. Articles of Confederation. the first constitution. In 1777, the Continental Congress drafted the original constitution for the union of the states. This constitution was known as the Articles of Confederation.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. The Articles of Confederation. During the Revolution, the new United States needed a functioning government Modeled after colonial governments States would retain sovereignty Founders were fearful of concentrated power due to past experience with the British .

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Chapter 5. The Constitutional Convention. Why the need for the Convention? The Convention was “for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation.” Main Topics of Discussion An Official National Government Separation of Powers

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Creating the Constitution. Opening the Constitutional Convention. Delegates to the Continental Convention met on May 25, 1787 for the first time Independence Hall. First action of the delegates was to elect George Washington as president of the convention.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. May 1787 55 Delegates from 12 States. The Framers. 12 of 13 states sent delegates All states except Rhode Island 74 delegates chosen 55 attended Known as the “Framers” of the Constitution Average age – 42 – most in their 30’s – YOUNG

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. An assembly of “demi-gods.” – Thomas Jefferson. Chapter 2, Section 4. Question of the Day. Think of a recent conflict that you have read or heard about involving the local or National Government. What did they do or could they do to resolve the conflict?

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Chapter 5 Pp. 110-132. Getting Organized. Purpose was to strengthen the central government. Kept secret to limit outside pressure. Some were afraid a national government would abuse power. Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA. Madison’s Plan.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. The Weak Articles. By mid-1780’s, two schools of thought have emerged… Articles are okay… can be slightly revised/amended. Afraid that “freedom” and “democratic gains” would be lost with a stronger federal government. Supported by Henry, Adams, Clinton

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Chapter 8. Introduction. Articles of Confederation created after declaring independence in 1776 A loose union in which the 13 states cooperated for common purpose Run by Congress, in which each state had 1 vote

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution . Chapter 8 Vocabulary. constitution. c onstitution. A set of basic laws and principals that a country or organization is run by The laws a government has to follow. Articles of Confederation. Articles of Confederation.

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Creating the constitution. Articles of Confederation and Perpetual union. The Articles of Confederation- our first government Established a confederation- adopted in 1777Powers of the new government The states retained most of their powers. Weak national government

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. The Constitutional Convention. Creation of a federal system with limited power Montesquieu Three Branch System Legislative – make laws Executive – enforce or carry out laws Judicial – interpret laws (what does it mean)

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Chapter 2 Section 4. The Framers. 12 of the 13 States sent delegates to Philadelphia. Rhode Island did not attend. Never before or since has such a remarkable group been brought together in this country.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Ch. 8. Essential Question. Explain the major issues & ideas of government related to the creation of the American Constitution. Focus Questions. What is the Constitution? What is its significance?

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Early Ch 5. Seat of Liberty. The Philadelphia Convention met in Independence Hall during the hot summer of 1787. The framers came from different parts of the country, having different interests , but shared the same basic beliefs about government.

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Chapter 3 Section 1 and 2. Rev War & George Washington. http://www.history.com/topics/articles-of-confederation/videos/american-revolution?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

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Creating the Constitution

Creating the Constitution. Mr. Diaz CCMS Social Studies. Outline/Timeline. Annapolis Convention: “national trade laws” Shays’ Rebellion: “The national government is too weak.” Philadelphia becomes the Constitutional Convention: “Why do we need a new government.”

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