Introduction
This WebQuest is to provide you withsome background information about our Constitution. You will be introduced to some of the conflicts and compromises that were involved increating the Constitution. You will also be introduced to the basic premise and reasoning behind the construction of our Constitution.
Task
I. Watch the first video:
Conflict & Compromise: The Constitutional Convention
Go to the following link to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbf23u6g1k8&feature=em-share_video_user
II. On a sheet of notebook paper-Identify the Following People:
A. Edmund Randolf
B. James Madison
C. William Patterson
III. On a sheet of notebook paper-Identify the Following:
A. Virginia Plan
B. Articles of Confederation
C. Great Compromise
D. 3/5ths Compromise
IV. Watch the second video: Limited Government (The Constitution Series)
Go to the following link to view:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPrZsrSmrAc
Evaluation
I. On your notebook paper, copy the question and answer the following from the video: Conflict and Compromise: The Constitutional Convention
1. What were two primary problems that needed to be addressed that were not covered in the Articles of Confederation?
2. Briefly describe the circumstances that led to Shay's Rebellion
3. What was William Patterson's solution to the state's representation problem?
II. On a separate sheet of notebook paper, write the answers to the short quiz at the end of the video: Limited Government (The Constitution Series)