11.2 CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1763 – 1824)

Write responses to each prompt below for 11.2 CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1763 – 1824). Use specific historical examples to support your answers.

Following the French and Indian War, describe how the British government made efforts to gain greater political and economic control. Then, explain how the colonies reacted to these efforts.

Explain the purpose of and the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence and discuss its long-term impacts.

Explain the impacts of the Revolutionary War on workers, African Americans, women, and Native Americans.

What were the weaknesses and successes of government under the Articles of Confederation?

What led to the development of the Constitution? What were some of the major debates and resolutions (including compromises over-representation, taxation, and slavery.)

Describe the constitutional principles: federalism, separation of powers, creation of checks and balances, the sovereignty of the people, and judicial independence.

What were the key points of debate expressed in the Federalist Papers and the Antifederalist Papers?

Describe the rights and protections provided by the Bill of Rights and who they initially applied to.

Explain Washington’s presidential actions and precedents, including those in his Farewell Address.

Explain the debate surrounding Hamilton’s economic plan and its impact on the development of political parties.

Describe the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power established in the presidential election of 1800 and compare it to the presidential election of 2000. 

How did the Supreme Court decisions strengthen the powers of the federal government in Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden?