Article of Confederation
How many states originally signed the Articles of Confederations?
13
What year was the Constitution signed?
1787
What is the importance of annotating?
it's a way to interact with a text and make notes or marks while reading. Emphasize that annotating helps readers better understand and remember what they read.
Define Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments in the constitution
What decade was the Constitution ratified?
A) 1700s
B) 1770s
C) 1780s
C) 1780s
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The central government could not tax the states, there was no enforcements, there was no central military.
What were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
If I don't understand something I have read, what symbol would I use?
? or circle
Define ratify
to approve or make something official
When did Virgina ratify the Articles of Confederation?
December 16, 1777
Who was the main author of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
How many total amendments does the Constitution have?
27 amendments
Why is it important to underline key phrases in a text?
It helps you focus on important information and main ideas.
Define rights
things that people are allowed to do, have, or enjoy, protected by law.
When did Maryland ratify the Articles of Confederation?
February 2, 1781
What was the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Virginia
What is the nickname for the Constitution?
The highest law of the land
We the People
If I understand something I have read, what symbol would I use?
Check mark
Define delegate
A representative sent to make decisions or complete a task.
What year did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?
1781
What was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Maryland
What was the main purpose of the Constitution?
To establish a government with balanced powers, to agree on laws, and to protect citizens rights.
Also to give individuals enough power to have freedom of speech.
In this passage, what is the main idea or purpose I would highlight or underline?
"The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787 to create a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation. It established three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial, to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful. The Constitution also protects individual rights through the Bill of Rights, which includes freedoms like speech and religion."
The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787 to create a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation
a written plan that outlines the structure of power
What century were the Articles of Confederations and the Constitution written and ratified?
A) 1700s
B) 1770s
C) 1780s
A) 1700s