Creating a Constitution
After gaining independence from England, the not-so united United States of America went through a turbulent period which almost saw the new nation collapse in its infancy. A call for a stronger and more stable government led to a convention being called and an entire new plan of government being created. How this new government would operate was the subject of debate, compromise, and resolution.
Key Concept: Development
Related Concept: Sustainability
Global Context: Authority, Security, Freedom
Statement of Inquiry
Historians will examine how constitutions are developed to establish a sustainable government that has authority, provides security and protects freedom; through in inquiry into the development of the US Constitution.
Related Concept: Sustainability
Global Context: Authority, Security, Freedom
Statement of Inquiry
Historians will examine how constitutions are developed to establish a sustainable government that has authority, provides security and protects freedom; through in inquiry into the development of the US Constitution.
John Adams, HBO Films
In this scene from the HBO film, John Adams, we see Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in France as news comes of a new convention assembling in Philadelphia to draft a new constitution for the fledgling nation.
We can see in this scene an already growing division between Jefferson and Adams that will eventually carryover into their political lives. |
Unit Vocabulary
- Confederation - An organization which consists of groups united in an alliance.
- Convention - a formal meeting of representatives for discussion or action on matters of concern.
- Delegate - a person sent or authorized to represent others.
- Enlightenment - European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Debate - A formal discussion on a topic in which opposing positions are put forward.
- Compromise - An agreement in which both sides give up something they want.
- Perspective - An attitude or point of view toward a particular topic.
- Population - The number of people who occupy a specific area.
- Ratification - The formal act of approval of a particular proposal or legislation.
Study Notes
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