US History
Watch the video “Slavery and the Constitution.”
Read at least three of the following primary readings, available from the Documents for Chapter 6. This is not an exhaustive list; you may substitute other My History Lab written sources.
Military Reports on Shays’ Rebellion (1787)
The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 reported by James Madison
The Articles of Confederation (1777)
The New Jersey Plan (to amend the Articles of Confederation–1787)
Patrick Henry Against Ratification of the Constitution (1788)
James Madison Defends the Constitution (1788)
James Madison, Federalist Number 51 (February 6, 1788)
James Madison, The Virginia (or Randolph) Plan (1787)
With reference to these sources, the Divine-Breen text, and the lectures, write and post an essay, 275-400 words long, in answer to one of the questions below. Please begin the essay with a “purpose statement,” a sentence or two indicating what question you will answer and with what sources. Post your essay directly in “Discussions,” in the “Discussion #6 Posts” link. Write it directly there, do not send it as an attached file.
Questions (choose one):
Describe what you think were two or three of Madison’s strongest arguments for the Constitution. What were they directed at?
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
Compare the New Jersey (or “Paterson”) Plan with the Virginia Plan. Why was the Virginia Plan more workable?
What were Henry’s major objections to the Constitution? How might Madison have answered them?
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