Thursday, June 12, 2008
Statement of Process
First thing I did was read the library books. When I am finish with the reading part, I write my ten genres, glossary, reflection, Bibliography, and the statement of process. I acomplish the post by looking back at the books for information.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Bibliography
Morin,Isobel V. Our Changing Constitution. Connecticut: The Millbrook Press Brookfield,1998.
Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. The Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution. New York: Franklin Watts A Divisionof Grolier Publishing,1999.
Newman,Roger K. The Constitution and Its Amendments. New York: MacMillan Reference USA,1999.
Lawson,Don. The Changing Face of the Constitution. New York: Franklin Watts,1979.
Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. The Articles of Confederation The First Constitution of the United States. Connecticut: Twenty-First Century Books A Division of the Millbrook Press,Inc.,2002.
Collier,Christopher and Collier,James L. Creating the Constitution. New York: Benchmark Books,1999.
Morris, Richard B. The Constitution. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Company,1904.
Callahan, Kerry P. the Articles of Confederation. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group,Inc.,2003.
Bjornlund,Lydia. The U.S. Constitution Blueprint for Democracy. California: Lucent Books,Inc.,1999.
Weidner,Daniel. Creating the Constitution The People and Events that fromed the Nation. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers,Inc., 2002.
Hamilton,John. The constitution Government in Action!. Minnesota: ABDO Publishing Company,2005.
http://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/forefathers500.jpg.
Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. The Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution. New York: Franklin Watts A Divisionof Grolier Publishing,1999.
Newman,Roger K. The Constitution and Its Amendments. New York: MacMillan Reference USA,1999.
Lawson,Don. The Changing Face of the Constitution. New York: Franklin Watts,1979.
Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. The Articles of Confederation The First Constitution of the United States. Connecticut: Twenty-First Century Books A Division of the Millbrook Press,Inc.,2002.
Collier,Christopher and Collier,James L. Creating the Constitution. New York: Benchmark Books,1999.
Morris, Richard B. The Constitution. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Company,1904.
Callahan, Kerry P. the Articles of Confederation. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group,Inc.,2003.
Bjornlund,Lydia. The U.S. Constitution Blueprint for Democracy. California: Lucent Books,Inc.,1999.
Weidner,Daniel. Creating the Constitution The People and Events that fromed the Nation. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers,Inc., 2002.
Hamilton,John. The constitution Government in Action!. Minnesota: ABDO Publishing Company,2005.
http://www.truthdig.com/images/avboothuploads/forefathers500.jpg.
Reflection
This project was fine. I had a little help with this project. It had a hard time with the poem. I like what they did with the country back then. I did the research with mostly books. I learned that the Constitution had more than thirteen members from the thirteen colonies but fifty seven members in the Constitution. I started the project with an essay. I didn't use the internet for information but for images.
Maps in 18th century
This is the map of the 13 colonies who ratify the Constitution. The Constitution was voted by the delegates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Then it was ratified by the 11 states. The Constitution is made out of three parts called the Preamble, the seven articles and the amendments.
The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was ratify by the original 11 colonies.
Because of that reason, we are gratify with the outcome.
The Constitution protects the rights and freedom of its people.
It also provides separation of powers for checks and balances.
It continues to remain flexible and strong.
It continues to grow and last long.
Because of that reason, we are gratify with the outcome.
The Constitution protects the rights and freedom of its people.
It also provides separation of powers for checks and balances.
It continues to remain flexible and strong.
It continues to grow and last long.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Character Profile
After winning independence from England, the colonists created a central government. They wrote a document called the Article of Confederation. This Article of Confederation created a weak government and not functional. States have more power and the national government has little power even as to handle the basis needs to run a government properly. In this document, states can charged taxes from the sale from other colonies. States makes its own money and do not really want the "continental dollar", the printed dollar of the national government. No one is paying the national army. Trades between states became very complicated transaction.
For these reasons, colonial leaders came together again to fix the problem. They eventually wrote the United States Constitution. The Constitution was designed to make all states work together. It explains how one national government can unite the states. The Constitution contains the country's basic laws. It guides the people in running the country. It protects the rights and freedom of the people. This Constitution defines the United States as we know today and has become the model for the government around the world. It survives more than two hundred years.
For these reasons, colonial leaders came together again to fix the problem. They eventually wrote the United States Constitution. The Constitution was designed to make all states work together. It explains how one national government can unite the states. The Constitution contains the country's basic laws. It guides the people in running the country. It protects the rights and freedom of the people. This Constitution defines the United States as we know today and has become the model for the government around the world. It survives more than two hundred years.
Descriptive paragraph
After the 13 colonies won its independence from England, this new nation need a new strong government. The first Constitution was weak and did not work well. The state government had power and the Confederation government had little power that barely handle the basic things that a government needs to do. For example a group of army officers was angry and not getting paid a salary because Congress did not pay them for their services.
The 13 states ignored many of the laws that the confederation government passed. State charged on things for sale from another state.Each state makes its continental dollars printed by the nation government. Trades between states become very complicated and difficult. A group of political leaders sent to the convention to fix the Article of Confederation.
The delegates gathered in Philadelphia. They met secretly in the Independence hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. In February 1787, James Madison plan introduce the Virginia plan for the new government. In May, George Washington arrived. Then James Wilson, Alexander Hamilton, Roger Sherman and other Delegates.
As the Constitution convention started the delegates chose George Washington to preside. One of the main problem of this government was how to Balance power between big states and little states. After so much debate,the delegates accepted an agreement called the Great Compromise.Congress would have two houses the Senate and the House Representative.
Another problem that needs solving was how slaves should be counted. This was settled by three-fifths compromise. The number of representatives of each state would be based on a count of all free people plus three-fifths of the slaves.
Finally on September 17, the convention finished its job. Most of the delegates signed the new Constitution, but few refused it. Those who supported the Constitution were called the Federalist and those who do not support were called Anti-Federalist. After almost a year of debate, eleven states ratified the Constitution. This Constitution became the law of the land.
The 13 states ignored many of the laws that the confederation government passed. State charged on things for sale from another state.Each state makes its continental dollars printed by the nation government. Trades between states become very complicated and difficult. A group of political leaders sent to the convention to fix the Article of Confederation.
The delegates gathered in Philadelphia. They met secretly in the Independence hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. In February 1787, James Madison plan introduce the Virginia plan for the new government. In May, George Washington arrived. Then James Wilson, Alexander Hamilton, Roger Sherman and other Delegates.
As the Constitution convention started the delegates chose George Washington to preside. One of the main problem of this government was how to Balance power between big states and little states. After so much debate,the delegates accepted an agreement called the Great Compromise.Congress would have two houses the Senate and the House Representative.
Another problem that needs solving was how slaves should be counted. This was settled by three-fifths compromise. The number of representatives of each state would be based on a count of all free people plus three-fifths of the slaves.
Finally on September 17, the convention finished its job. Most of the delegates signed the new Constitution, but few refused it. Those who supported the Constitution were called the Federalist and those who do not support were called Anti-Federalist. After almost a year of debate, eleven states ratified the Constitution. This Constitution became the law of the land.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Glossary
Amendment-A formal process of changing an official document. Changes in the U.S Constitution are called amendments.
Anti-Federalist-A person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
Bill of Right-A formal statement of the rights and privileges that are protected against infringement by the government.The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
Checks and balances-Constitutional arrangement of powers that gives each of the three branches oversight over the other two and the power to stop some of their actions.
Constitution-A written document establishing the basic rules of an organization. The U.S. Constitution sets out the general rules under which the national government operates.
Convention-A large meeting set up for a special purpose.
Delegates-People who attend meetings with instructions from those who sent them.
Federalist-A person who supported the Constitution during the ratification period. The term also refers to a member of the Federalist party.
Federal Government-The national government of the United States.
Great Compromise-The agreement by which Congress whould have two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Ratify-To officially approve.
Virginia Plan-The new government be a central one with power to make laws and to enforce them through its own executive and judicial branches.
Anti-Federalist-A person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
Bill of Right-A formal statement of the rights and privileges that are protected against infringement by the government.The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
Checks and balances-Constitutional arrangement of powers that gives each of the three branches oversight over the other two and the power to stop some of their actions.
Constitution-A written document establishing the basic rules of an organization. The U.S. Constitution sets out the general rules under which the national government operates.
Convention-A large meeting set up for a special purpose.
Delegates-People who attend meetings with instructions from those who sent them.
Federalist-A person who supported the Constitution during the ratification period. The term also refers to a member of the Federalist party.
Federal Government-The national government of the United States.
Great Compromise-The agreement by which Congress whould have two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Ratify-To officially approve.
Virginia Plan-The new government be a central one with power to make laws and to enforce them through its own executive and judicial branches.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Timeline of the Consitution
May 29,1787-Governor Edmund Randolph of Virginia introduced the Virginia Plan.
July 16,1787-Convention accepted the Great Compromise.
September 17,1787- 41 delegates met at the convention. The constitution was signed and needed to be accepted by the confederation Congress. Nine states were required to ratify it before it could take effect.
September 28,1787-Congress unanimously agreed to submit the new Constitution to the states for ratification without taking a position for or against it.
Mid-January,1788-Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut ratified the Constitution.
February 8,1788-Massachusetts ratified the Constitution.
June 21,1788-Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire ratified the Constitution.
June 25,1788-Virginia convention voted to ratify the Constitution.
June 26,1788-New York ratify the Constitution including the bill of rights.
November 21,1789-North Carolina ratify the Constitution.
May 29,1790-Rhode Island ratify the Constitution.
December 15,1791-States ratify the first ten amendments(the Bill of Rights).
February 7,1795-the eleventh amendments was passed.
July 11,1804-twelfth amendment was passed.
December 6,1865-thirteenth amendment was passed.
July 9,1868-fourteenth amendment was passed.
May 1870-fifteenth amendment was passed.
February 5,1913-sixteenth amendment was passed.
April 8,1913-seventeenth amendment was passed.
August 18,1920-nineteenth amendment was passed.
January 23,1933-twentieth amendment was passed.
February 27,1951-twenty second amendment was passed.
June 17,1961-twenty third amendment was passed.
January 23,1964-twenty fourth amendment was passed.
February 10,1967-twenty fifth amendment was passed.
March 23, 1971-twenty six amendment was passed.
July 16,1787-Convention accepted the Great Compromise.
September 17,1787- 41 delegates met at the convention. The constitution was signed and needed to be accepted by the confederation Congress. Nine states were required to ratify it before it could take effect.
September 28,1787-Congress unanimously agreed to submit the new Constitution to the states for ratification without taking a position for or against it.
Mid-January,1788-Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, and Connecticut ratified the Constitution.
February 8,1788-Massachusetts ratified the Constitution.
June 21,1788-Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire ratified the Constitution.
June 25,1788-Virginia convention voted to ratify the Constitution.
June 26,1788-New York ratify the Constitution including the bill of rights.
November 21,1789-North Carolina ratify the Constitution.
May 29,1790-Rhode Island ratify the Constitution.
December 15,1791-States ratify the first ten amendments(the Bill of Rights).
February 7,1795-the eleventh amendments was passed.
July 11,1804-twelfth amendment was passed.
December 6,1865-thirteenth amendment was passed.
July 9,1868-fourteenth amendment was passed.
May 1870-fifteenth amendment was passed.
February 5,1913-sixteenth amendment was passed.
April 8,1913-seventeenth amendment was passed.
August 18,1920-nineteenth amendment was passed.
January 23,1933-twentieth amendment was passed.
February 27,1951-twenty second amendment was passed.
June 17,1961-twenty third amendment was passed.
January 23,1964-twenty fourth amendment was passed.
February 10,1967-twenty fifth amendment was passed.
March 23, 1971-twenty six amendment was passed.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Letter
Dear U.S. Constitution,
Now that we are free from the tyranny of England, we are establishing our new growing nation and therefore, we need a written plan of government. A national government that can prosper and protect itself from outsiders. How does it feel to last all these years and still growing or ever changing? I deeply respect and admire you.
Truely yours,
Anthony Drew
Now that we are free from the tyranny of England, we are establishing our new growing nation and therefore, we need a written plan of government. A national government that can prosper and protect itself from outsiders. How does it feel to last all these years and still growing or ever changing? I deeply respect and admire you.
Truely yours,
Anthony Drew
Jeopardy: The Constitution version
1. When was the Constitution written?
A-1776
B-1787
C-1800
D-none of the above
2. Where was it signed?
A-Washington D.C.
b-Virginia
C-Philadelphia
D-New York City
3. How many delegates sign the Constitution?
A-39
B-41
C-13
D-40
4. How many parts are there in the Constitution?
A-1
B-4
C-2
D-3
5. How many articles are there in the Constitution?
A-5
B-7
C-13
D-10
Bonus: How many amendments are presently?
A-10
B-15
C-27
D-30
A-1776
B-1787
C-1800
D-none of the above
2. Where was it signed?
A-Washington D.C.
b-Virginia
C-Philadelphia
D-New York City
3. How many delegates sign the Constitution?
A-39
B-41
C-13
D-40
4. How many parts are there in the Constitution?
A-1
B-4
C-2
D-3
5. How many articles are there in the Constitution?
A-5
B-7
C-13
D-10
Bonus: How many amendments are presently?
A-10
B-15
C-27
D-30
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Constitution Essay
In 1786, the delegates from the 13 states gathered together to fix the Article of Confederation in Philadelphia. There were 7 former governors, 39 men who served in Congress and eight who had experience in writing constitutions for their states. As soon as the convention started, the delegates had chosen George Washington to preside. The delegates had voted to keep their discussions a secret. They locked the State House doors and also kept windows closed through out summer.
During that time, the delegates faced many serious problems. The most serious problem was how to balance power between big states and little states. After so many debates, the delegates made a agreement called the Great Compromise. On this agreement,the Congress would have two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. In the Senate, each state get two senators. In the House,representation is base on population.
The second issue was how slaves should be counted.The southern state wanted to count all people. The Northerners did not want to count slaves at all because slaves are consider properties.This conflict was settled by the Three fifths Compromise. The number of representatives of each state would be based on a count of all the free people plus three-fifths of the slaves.
On September 17, most of the delegates signed the Constitution. Those who supported the Constitution were called the Federalists. Those who opposed the Constitution were called Anti-Federalists. After almost a year of debate, 11 states approved the new Constitution and became the law of the land.
The Constitution had three parts. The first part was the introduction called the Preamble. The second part was the seven articles that describe the plan of the national government. The last part was the amendments or changes to the Constitution. The first paragraph of the Constitution states the basic purposes of the new plan of government were as followed: to create a union where states work together; to create a system of laws that were fair; to keep peace withing the country; to protect the nation from outside attack; to improve the lives of all Americans and to make sure that our free society survives in the future. The seven articles separated the powers of Congress, the President and the federal courts. The articles explained how the states were to relate to the national government and how the Constitution can be changed. Most importantly, the articles states that the Constitution and all laws created by the Congress will be the supreme law of the land and all states must obey the national laws and follow the Constitution. The last part was the amendments. They were later added. During 1791, there were 10 amendments. By 1795, amendments 11-27 were added.
During that time, the delegates faced many serious problems. The most serious problem was how to balance power between big states and little states. After so many debates, the delegates made a agreement called the Great Compromise. On this agreement,the Congress would have two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. In the Senate, each state get two senators. In the House,representation is base on population.
The second issue was how slaves should be counted.The southern state wanted to count all people. The Northerners did not want to count slaves at all because slaves are consider properties.This conflict was settled by the Three fifths Compromise. The number of representatives of each state would be based on a count of all the free people plus three-fifths of the slaves.
On September 17, most of the delegates signed the Constitution. Those who supported the Constitution were called the Federalists. Those who opposed the Constitution were called Anti-Federalists. After almost a year of debate, 11 states approved the new Constitution and became the law of the land.
The Constitution had three parts. The first part was the introduction called the Preamble. The second part was the seven articles that describe the plan of the national government. The last part was the amendments or changes to the Constitution. The first paragraph of the Constitution states the basic purposes of the new plan of government were as followed: to create a union where states work together; to create a system of laws that were fair; to keep peace withing the country; to protect the nation from outside attack; to improve the lives of all Americans and to make sure that our free society survives in the future. The seven articles separated the powers of Congress, the President and the federal courts. The articles explained how the states were to relate to the national government and how the Constitution can be changed. Most importantly, the articles states that the Constitution and all laws created by the Congress will be the supreme law of the land and all states must obey the national laws and follow the Constitution. The last part was the amendments. They were later added. During 1791, there were 10 amendments. By 1795, amendments 11-27 were added.
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