Here is/are your assignment(s) for the week of 11/23.
Thematic Essay
Thematic Essay: Constitutional Issues
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted several compromises to resolve disagreements over major issues facing the new nation.
Task:
Identify two issues from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (what were two disagreements that occurred?).
For each issue identified
• Describe the disagreement that arose over the issue at the C.C. (tell us about the disagreement; don’t just say what it was! Who was it between? What was it over?)
• Explain how the issue was resolved through the use of Compromise (Give the details behind the compromises; how did they work? What did each side get?
You may use any issue that was discussed at the CC. . Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
• Representation in Congress
• Slavery
• Taxation
MONDAY NIGHT:
Complete a First Draft
Complete a First Draft
TUESDAY:
Complete a Second Draft
WEDNESDAY:
Complete your FINAL DRAFT. DUE MONDAY NOV 30th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Complete your FINAL DRAFT. DUE MONDAY NOV 30th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
***ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY on 11/30, WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF 55***
