Warm-up:
Put your name in the upper right hand corner of a separate piece of paper and answer the following questions (to be turned in for a grade):
What made the Declaration of Independence significant during the time it was written?
Name some of the principles of Democracy outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
What was the main goal of American political leaders when they created the Articles of Confederation?
Name some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What negative thin
Objective:
SWBAT describe the structure of and principles behind the Constitution.
Homework:
Complete Guided Reading Activity 3-1.