Chapter 4
Words
Out of Confederation weakness Came a strong yet flexible Constitution A firm, Federalist footing Walked a path of neutrality to A peaceful passing of power |
Gestures
Weigh hands, look confused 3 fingers cross chest Strong steps Tight rope walk Hand a baton |
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Notes
Time frame 1780 –(1787) 1800
Articles of Confederation 1780-1788—Weak national government
Shay’s Rebellion --> Constitutional Convention 1787
Strong federal government with 3 branches (executive, judicial, legislative), 3 levels (national, state, local)
Ratified to approve the Constitution and amendments today
James Madison: “Father of the Constitution”
Federalists: those for a strong national government (i.e. the new Constitution), Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
1st President: George Washington 2nd President: John Adams
Anti-federalists (transition to Democratic-Republicans)
Thomas Jefferson and others
US stayed neutral between British and French wars.
When John Adams lost the presidency to Thomas Jefferson, there was no bloodshed, just a peaceful passing of power.
Time frame 1780 –(1787) 1800
Articles of Confederation 1780-1788—Weak national government
Shay’s Rebellion --> Constitutional Convention 1787
Strong federal government with 3 branches (executive, judicial, legislative), 3 levels (national, state, local)
Ratified to approve the Constitution and amendments today
James Madison: “Father of the Constitution”
Federalists: those for a strong national government (i.e. the new Constitution), Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
1st President: George Washington 2nd President: John Adams
Anti-federalists (transition to Democratic-Republicans)
Thomas Jefferson and others
US stayed neutral between British and French wars.
When John Adams lost the presidency to Thomas Jefferson, there was no bloodshed, just a peaceful passing of power.