Close Read: Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution CR What are the differences between the governing systems and structures established by the Articles of Confederation Objective and the Constitution? What are the advantages of the Constitution, as compared to the Articles of Confederation? What were the disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation, as compared to the Constitution? The Articles of Confederation were written in 1777, and ratified in 1781. Following a turbulent and unstable period CR in our young nation’s history, the founding fathers reconvened to reconsider governing structures. This led to the Introduction writing and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America. Opening Statements: Document 1 Articles of Confederation 1 Article I. The site of this confederacy shall be United States of America”. “The 2 3 Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty [supreme power, authority], freedom and independence, and every power, 4 jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. 5 6 Article III. The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, 7 the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force 8 offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence 9 whatever. 10 Constitution 1 Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic 2 Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves 3 and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. 4 Which document seems to emphasize the individual power of states? Cite textual evidence to support your answer. Which document seems to emphasize a unified national identity? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.
Close Read: Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution CR Objective What are the differences between the governing systems and structures established by the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? What are the advantages of the Constitution, as compared to the Articles of Confederation? What were the disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation, as compared to the Constitution? CR Introduction The Articles of Confederation were written in 1777, and ratified in 1781. Following a turbulent and unstable period in our young nation’s history, the founding fathers reconvened to reconsider governing structures. This led to the writing and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America. Opening Statements: Document 1 Articles of Confederation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Article I. The site of this confederacy shall be “The United States of America”. Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty [supreme power, authority], freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. Article III. The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever. Constitution 1 2 3 4 Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Which document seems to emphasize the individual power of states? Cite textual evidence to support your answer. Which document seems to emphasize a unified national identity? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.
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