monday, dec. 12 1.turn in your new england farmer worksheet if you did not friday (also your daniel...
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Monday, Dec. 121. Turn in your New England Farmer worksheet if you did not Friday (also your
Daniel Boone worksheet)
2. Update your table of contents
Date Title Entry #12/8 New England Farmer worksheet 6612/12 Ideas Behind the Constitution 67
2. Turn to your next blank page and set up Cornell notes
3. Title it: Ideas Behind the Constitution
Dec. 12: Ideas Behind the Constitution
I. Roman Concepts - Republic: Citizens rule themselves-Civic Virtue: you served in public office
not for the money but for the good of
the country
Ideas Behind the Constitution
I. Roman ConceptsII. English Tradition -Magna Carta: King had to obey laws, right
to private property and jury trial -English Bill of Rights: Jury trial, Habeas
Corpus (have to be charged w/ a crime
if going to jail)
Ideas Behind the Constitution
I. Roman ConceptsII. English Tradition III. Enlightenment Thinkers -John Locke (English): People have
natural rights; governments are
to protect the people -Montesquieu (French):
Separation of powers (leg., ex., jud.
Branch)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQg7G3hkGY
Ideas Behind the Constitution
I. Roman ConceptsII. English Tradition III. Enlightenment ThinkersIV. American Experience -Mayflower Compact: Self-
government -Declaration of Independence:
Grievances against the King -Articles of Confederation:
Northwest Ordinance
3 questionsSummary:
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution
A. Making Generalizations
Generalizations
Well educated
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution
A. Making Generalizations
Generalizations
Well educated Politically Active
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution
A. Making Generalizations
Generalizations
Well educated Politically Active
Many were heroes of the Revolutionary War
Guided Reading Section 2: Creating a Constitution
A. Making Generalizations
Generalizations
Well educated Politically Active
Many were heroes of the Revolutionary War
All were wealthy white men
