Visual Lit Constitutional Convention

​Visual Literacy

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What do you think was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation and why?

• Central Gov't unable to raise Taxes

• No Federal Courts

• Could not raise an army

• No executive Power/ Leader

• A weak Central Government that could not raise taxes, have a military, or enforce laws

• Leaving most power within the State governments

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​What was the biggest Weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

These are powers that are shared by both the National and State Government such as.......

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​What are concurrent Powers?

Open Ended

What are the benefits of a separation of Powers?

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Can people lose the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Explain

Times in US History when freedoms were taken away

• Slavery: The institution of slavery itself directly contradicted the Bill of Rights' promise of equality and liberty, denying fundamental human rights to enslaved people. 

• Civil War Era: During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended Habeas Corpus, allowing the detention of individuals without trial and infringing on due process rights. 

• World War I: Anti-immigrant sentiment led to restrictions on free speech, particularly for those with German ancestry, as the government cracked down on dissent. 

• Japanese Internment in WWII: Executive Order 9066 authorized the forced relocation and imprisonment of Japanese Americans, a blatant violation of civil liberties. 

• Post-9/11 Era: The Patriot Act expanded government surveillance powers, allowing for warrantless wiretapping and data collection, raising concerns about privacy rights. 

​Why did the Authors remain Anonymous?

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What do you think were some of their arguments in favor of the Constitution?

Multiple Choice

Which state became the 9th state to ratify?

• New York

• Virginia

• New Hampshire

• South Carolina

Open Ended

Why do you think the 9th state had not ratified yet?