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Articles of Confederation v. Constitution

NOTE: THIS ESSAY COULD BE LONGER THAN MOST In a 8-12 paragraph essay. Respond to each Learning Objective to thoroughly complete to the essay prompt

Compare the Articles of Confederation with our present day Constitution. In your discussion on the Constitution, identify the four principles of government. In your discussion demonstrate how the U.S. Constitution preserved slavery and what made it revolutionary in regards to religion.

Practice Writing the Essay

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Constitution

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,

establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common

defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty

to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for

the United States of America.

Learning Objective One

Discuss the introductory and background material leading to the development of the Articles of Confederation

Note: the notes and powerpoint are very helpful but will not replace the content of the lectures. They are to be used complimentary.

Powerpoint

Notes

Learning Objective Two

Discuss the structure of the government under the Articles

Note: the notes and powerpoint are very helpful but will not replace the content of the lectures. They are to be used complimentary.

Powerpoint

Notes

Learning Objective Three Part 1

Discuss the major weakness of the Articles and show how the Constitution overcame them.

Learning Objective Part Three Part 2

After viewing the documentary, identify how the out break of the rebellion exposed weaknesses in the Articles and specifically how the Constitution overcame such weaknesses.

Note: the notes and powerpoint are very helpful but will not replace the content of the lectures. They are to be used complimentary.

Powerpoint

Notes

Learning Objective Four:

Listen to the Radio Show/Interview: Click Here for the radio interview (for purposes of this LO, only listen to part one and two.)

What is Isaac Kramnick's, co-author of The Godless Constitution, concerns and how does he address the controversy between religion and government?

What was the most controversial aspect of the US Constitution for people living during the time of its ratification?

Note: For purpose of this assignment you only have to listen to the "prologue" and "act one". You don't have to listen to "act two".

Learning Objective Five:

According to Frederick Douglass, which Articles and Sections of the Constitution of 1787 specifically protect the institution of slavery? (see Notes)

Bill of Rights

Additional Content to View and Listen To Prepare for the Identifications

After reading " A Kind of Revolution", by Howard Zinn, address the following:

How does Zinn's interpretation of the Constitution differ from those historians who argue that the Constitution created a neutral, level playing field on which contestants prove their worth? What examples does he offer to support his interpretation? Do you agree with Zinn, explain. Do you disagree with Zinn's interpretation; if so explain why. (be sure to respond in THIRD PERSON).

According to Dr. Parenti, what were the reasons for constructing the US Constitution and HOW and WHY was the US Constitution inherently undemocratic.