I. Follow the directions carefully for the following questions. All of these pages are linked to the "Revolution and the New Nation" page which is connected to our homepage.

Go to "Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention" and then go to "To Form a More Perfect Union" and then go to "Identifying Defects"

1. Name the problems of the Articles of Confederation

2. In your own words, explain the situation with the national treasury.

3. In your own words, explain the situation with poor attendance.

Go back to "Revolution and the New Nation" and click "Model for Nations"

4. Which nation also currently has a Constitutional Convention?

Return to "Revolution and the New Nation" page and then go to "School House Rock". Play the song of video.

5. What was the purpose of the "list of principles"?

6. What is the purpose of the preamble?

Return to "Revolution and the New Nation" page and then go to "Thomas - Congress"

Type in "basketball" in search window and press Search

Click on one of the bills and write down the following

7. Date of resolution

8. Was it introduced in the House of Representatives or the Senate

9. What number was the bill?

10. Give a brief summary of the bill: who, what, when, where, why