Lesson 1 "A New Nation Faces Problems"

Turn to Page 136 analyze the timeline at the bottom of the page and read the introduction to the chapter.

Scan Pages 137-139; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 137-139 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles in the colored boxes that you find on Pages 137-139.

Read Pages 137-139 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 137? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "A New Nation Faces Problems" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Manufacturer- a company that makes something to sell to the public or to other companies.

Ownership - the act of owning something, such as land or a house

Pioneer - One of the first to settle in a territory.

Temporary - Something that is to be used only for a short time.

Approve - to accept or agree on something.

Import - a good brought in from a foreign country

dispute - a quarrel between people or groups.

Interstate - an action that occurs between two states, such as trade.

Tariff - a tax on goods leaving or entering some place.

Section Review Answers

1. It is False that when the Revolutionary War ended, the states were willing to give up their rights.
2. It is true that the Articles of Confederation was the first American plan for government.
3. It is false that moving westward was not a problem for the Americans.
4. It is true that some states printed their own money.
5. It is false that tariffs helped interstate trade.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe the problems Americans had with land ownership, trade, and Spain?

Are you able to explain why the government under the Articles of Confederation was weak and ineffective?

Lesson 2 "A Demand for Change"

Scan Pages 140-142; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 140-142 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles in the colored boxes that you find on Pages 140-142.

Read Pages 140-142 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 142? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "A Demand for Change" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Commercial - something linked to business or buying and selling.

Host - A person or group who provides a place for guests to do something.

Secrecy - The act of keeping something private.

Session - A meeting or a series of meetings.

Section Review Answers

1. The Articles of Confederation were too weak.
2. The Annapolis Convention was a failure because so few delegates attended.
3. The Constitutional Convention was held to form a stronger central government.
4. The Constitutional Convention was held in secrecy so the delegates could debate freely.
5. The delegates chose Washington to lead the Constitutional Convention because he was recognized as an intelligent, well-educated person and a great military leader. The delegates also greatly respected him.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the importance of Shay's Rebellion?

Are you able to describe the events that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?

Lesson 3 "A Need for a New Start"

Scan Pages 143-144; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 143-144 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles in the colored boxes that you find on Pages 143-144.

Read Pages 143-144 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 144? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "A Need for a New Start" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

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Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Exist - something that is in place or operating.

Guarantee - An agreement to protect something, such as property.

Deadlock - a situation where two or more groups are unable to agree on something.

Section Review Answers

1. The Virginia Plan presented by Edmund Randolph
2. The New Jersey Plan asked that states had equal votes.
3. The Virginia Plan asked for congress was to make laws.
4. The New Jersey Plan was presented by William Paterson.
5. The Virginia Plan had a stronger central government.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you compare and contrast the Virginia and New Jersey plans?

Are you able to explain the deadlock between the larger and the smaller states?

Lesson 4 "The Great Compromise"

Scan Pages 145-147; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 145-147 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and questions in the colored boxes that you find on Pages 145-147.

Read Pages 145-147 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 147? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "The Great Compromise" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

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Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Bill - A proposal for a new law

Justice - A judge who serves on the Supreme Court.

Legislative branch - the branch of government that makes laws.

Runaway - Someone who is trying to escape.

Adviser - a person who gives information, advice, or help.

Executive branch - the branch of government that works to enforce laws.

Export - a good sent to another country

Federal government - a government that is divided between central and state governments.

Interpret - to explain or tell the meaning of something.

Judicial branch - the branch of government that interprets the laws.

Section Review Answers

1. The judicial branch interprets laws.
2. A federal government is divided between central and state governments.
3. the executive branch enforces the laws.
4. A bill is a proposal for a new law.
5. The legislative branch makes the laws.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can describe the terms of the Great Compromise?

Are you able to explain the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Are you able to explain how the branches of the federal government provide for a separation of powers?

Are you able to explain the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance?

Lesson 5 "The Conventions are Organized"

Scan Pages 148-151; focus on the gray boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 148-151 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and questions in the colored boxes that you find on Pages 148-151.

Read Pages 148-151 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 151? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 5 "The Conventions are Organized" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

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Lesson 5 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Anti-federalist - One who felt that the Constitution gave the central government too much power.

Circulate - To pass something from person to person or place to place.

Essay - A piece of writing addressing a subject from a personal point of view.

Federalist - One who supported the Constitution.

Ratify - to approve something

Supreme - to the highest degree.

Unanimous - When all sides agree.

Amendment - a change

Assemble - to gather together

Civil lawsuit - a court case involving private rights.

Section Review Answers

1. Federalists supported the Constitution.
2. Anti -Federalists felt the Constitution gave the central government too much power.
3. The Bill of Rights was the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
4. An amendment is a change.
5. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you explain the beliefs of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

Are you able to describe the ratification of the Constitution?

Are you able to explain why the Bill o Rights was added to the Constitution?

Can you examine the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

 Preparing for Chapter 7 Test

Turn to Page 152 and read the article, "The Northwest Ordinance".

Turn to Page 153 and read the Chapter 7 summary.

On page 154-155 you will find the Chapter 7 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 7 Test "A Government is Formed"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 7 Review answers

1. tariff
2. export
3. new Jersey Plan
4. executive branch
5. legislative branch
6. Anti-Federalist
7. Virginia Plan
8. import
9. federalist
10. judicial branch
11. federal
12. pioneer
13. bill

The Comprehension: Understanding Main Ideas

1. The Articles of Confederation was a form of government set up during the Revolutionary War.
2. Under the Articles of Confederation Congress had no power to create and collect taxes or place duties on imports.
3. The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to create a plan for a strong central government.
4. the Three-Fifths Compromise permitted three out of every five slaves to be included in the population and taxation count of the southern states.
5. The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to provide for personal freedoms.

Congratulations you finished the seventh chapter !!