I.  Bellwork on iLearn from Section 2-4 II.  Objectives Identify the opposing sides in the fight for ratification and describe the major arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. Analyze the positions of the Federalists and the  Anti-Federalist , using primary sources Describe the inauguration of the new government of the United States of America […]

I. Bellwork:  Q&A What is Franklin’s main point? What does he mean by local interests and selfish views? What does his statement suggest about the difficulties faced by the Convention? II.  Objectives: Identify the Framers of the Constitution and discuss how they organized the Philadelphia Convention. Compare and contrast the Virginia Plan and the New […]

I. Bellwork  Q&A (1) Who issued this currency?  (2) How much was this note worth? (3) Explain what problems state currencies create? II. Objectives Describe the structure of the government set up under the Articles of Confederation. Explain why the weaknesses of the Articles led to a critical period for the country in the 1780s. […]

I. Bellwork The image below is a copy of Benjamin Franklin’s woodcut printed in newspapers during the French and Indian War in 1754 Q&A What do you see? What do the letters represent? How does the slogan “Join, or Die” relate to the image? What message was Franklin trying to convey through the image? How […]

I.  Bellwork:  Q&A Time Machine – Boston Massacre historic-news-bostonmassacre-17450-article_only According to the article, explain what caused the Boston Massacre? Based on the article, who is to blame for the incident?  Provide examples from the article which support your claim. How do you believe the colonists were influenced by this article? II.  Objectives: Based upon a […]

I.  Bellwork bio-colonial-leaders-william-penn-28961-article_only Why were Quakers persecuted in England? How did Penn obtain land in America? What were some of the democratic aspects of the government he established? What type of colony was this? II.  Objectives: Explain how Britain’s colonial policies contributed to the growth of self-government in the colonies. Identify the major steps that […]

I Bellwork Construct a Frayer Model for:  Rule of Law https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/rule-law-and-why-it-matters II.  Objectives: Analyze the three landmark English documents of government explaining their significance and how, over time,  they led to the development of the constitution.  Describe the three types of colonies that the English established in American and how they influenced the colonists relationship […]

I. Bellwork  Google Classroom- Article 1. Explain why the Magna Carta was created. 2. In what ways did the Magna Carta represent an argument in favor of the rule of law? 3. Provide examples of how the Magna Carta inspired American law II. Objectives Identify and explain the three concepts of government that influenced the […]

I. Bellwork On Google Classroom: Submit on Classroom II. Objectives: Analyze an article to determine how the Canadian parliamentary system of government functions Apply concepts and terminology associated with the fundamentals of government on the examination III. Turn in Review Sheet IV. Chapter 1 Exam

I. Bellwork: Section 1-2 Quiz II. Objectives: Evaluation of the concepts covered that focus on the foundation and structure of the United States government through Kahoot review and summarizing key information in a structured study guide Complete the study guide prior to the exam tomorrow by reading the text, participating in discussion, and employing thinking […]