Creating+a+New+Government

__**MA Learning Standards:**__


 * USI.6** Explain the reasons for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781, including why its drafters created a weak central government; analyze the shortcomings of the national government under the Articles; and describe the crucial events (e.g., Shay's rebellion) leading to the Constitutional Convention. (H, C)

//Major Debates// A. the distribution of political power B. the rights of individuals C. the rights of states D. slavery
 * USI.7** Explain the roles of various founders at the Constitutional Convention. Describe the major debates that occurred at the Convention and the "Great Compromise" that was reached. (H,C)

//Founders// A. Benjamin Franklin B. Alexander Hamilton C. James Madison D. George Washington


 * USI.8** Describe the debate over the ratification of the Constitution between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and explain the key ideas contained in the Federalist Papers on federalism, factions, checks, and balances, and the importance of an independence judiciary. (H, C)

A. the influence of the British concept of limited government B. the particular ways in which the Bill of Rights protects basic freedoms, restricts government power, and ensures rights to persons accused of crime
 * USI.9** Explain the reasons for the passage of the Bill of Rights. (H, C)