CH 3 - Assignments

Ch 3 – Gov – Objectives

Consider the new content from this section as it pertains to our Chapter 3 essential question: What ideas gave birth to the worldʼs first modern democracy?


Section 3.2 – Ideas that Shaped Colonial Views of Government
Consider the new content from this section as it pertains to our Chapter 3 essential question: What ideas gave birth to the worldʼs first modern democracy? What new information does this section add to your understanding of the ideas that gave birth to the American Democracy.

List two ideas that shaped colonial views on government for each of the following 4 influences: Religious and classical roots, English roots, English enlightenment, French Enlightenment.


Section 3.3 – From Ideas to Independence: American Revolution
Consider the new content from this section as it pertains to our Chapter 3 essential question: What ideas gave birth to the worldʼs first modern democracy? What new information does this section add to your understanding of the ideas that gave birth to the American Democracy.

Create a time-line that extends from 1619 to 1776. Plot the following events:

Mayflower Compact
Virginia House of Burgesses
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Battles at Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence

Section 3.4 – Putting Ideas to Work: Framing New Constitutions
Consider the new content from this section as it pertains to our Chapter 3 essential question: What ideas gave birth to the worldʼs first modern democracy? What new information does this section add to your understanding of the ideas that gave birth to the American Democracy.

After reading the section, answer these questions:
1. How did state constitutions lay the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution?

2. What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? What did these weaknesses mean for the national government?

3. What were three of the major challenges that the Constitutional Convention delegates faced, and how was each resolved.

Sections 3.5 - Ratifying the Constitution and 3.6 – Adding the Bill of Rights
Consider the new content from this section as it pertains to our Chapter 3 essential question: What ideas gave birth to the worldʼs first modern democracy? What new information does this section add to your understanding of the ideas that gave birth to the American Democracy.

Create a T-chart to compare the main arguments of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Identify at least three arguments for each side. Then answer this question: How was the debate over the ratification of the Constitution resolved?

Chapter 3 - Overall Application of Content and Understanding

Higher Order Thinking
Write three journal entries from the perspective of a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Date each entry. Address each of these topics in one or more of your entries:

• Which ideas from outside America most influenced you in the development of the Constitution? Where did these ideas come from?

• What were the greatest challenges in developing the Constitution? How were these challenges resolved?

• Do you think the states should ratify the Constitution? Why or why not?

Final Assessment
Using information from each of this chapters sections, write an essay that addresses our essential question: What ideas gave birth to America, the worldʼs first modern democracy?

Be prepared for a test of this information!!!