Topic Sentence The Constitution repaired many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Explain the Relationship Because the authors of the Articles of Confederation feared a strong national government that would treat the states as Great Britain had, they created a loose confederation with a weak national government and strong states. Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was unable to effectively raise taxes or enforce laws. The Constitution addressed these weaknesses by first dividing power between three separate branches of government, thus setting up a system of checks and balances. The Constitution gave the national government the power to tax and enforce laws. Finally, the Constitution included the Supremacy clause which made it clear that national law was superior to each individual state’s law. Appendix F AP U.S. History Curriculum Framework Assignment Chapter 24 American Pageant With your team: 1. Review the short-answer model on page 104 of the APUSH Curriculum Framework 2. Review the following historical images and quotes. 3. Select ONE image or quote and complete the following chart: Learning Objectives Historical Thinking Skills Key Concepts in the Curriculum Framework 4. Use the selected source/quote to write a three-part short-answer question and complete the following chart. (reference model from step #1) What Good Responses Will Include… a. b. c. 536
Topic Sentence The Constitution repaired many of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Explain the Relationship Because the authors of the Articles of Confederation feared a strong national government that would treat the states as Great Britain had, they created a loose confederation with a weak national government and strong states. Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was unable to effectively raise taxes or enforce laws. The Constitution addressed these weaknesses by first dividing power between three separate branches of government, thus setting up a system of checks and balances. The Constitution gave the national government the power to tax and enforce laws. Finally, the Constitution included the Supremacy clause which made it clear that national law was superior to each individual state’s law. Appendix F AP U.S. History Curriculum Framework Assignment American Pageant Chapter 24 With your team: 1. Review the short-answer model on page 104 of the APUSH Curriculum Framework 2. Review the following historical images and quotes. 3. Select ONE image or quote and complete the following chart: Learning Objectives Historical Thinking Skills Key Concepts in the Curriculum Framework 4. Use the selected source/quote to write a three-part short-answer question and complete the following chart. (reference model from step #1) What Good Responses Will Include… a. b. c. 536