Oklahoma Social Studies 8.C.3.3

8.C.3.3 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 8.C.3.3.A

  Identify major reasons advocating for the adoption of the Constitution of the United States of America as expressed by leading Federalists James Madison, Alexan...

• 8.C.3.3.B

  Explain criticism posed by Anti Federalists, such as George Mason, regarding concerns over the potential abuse of power by a strong central government and the o...

• 8.C.3.3.C

  Compare major arguments regarding ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America as found in Federalist Papers #1, #10, #51, and #84 to Anti F...

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What Students Need to Do

Students trace how state conventions ratified the Constitution, with nine states needed to put it into effect. They explain why Madison, Hamilton, and Jay supported ratification. They compare Federalist essays with objections from Cato, Brutus, and George Mason.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students link Federalist #1 to deliberate choice, #10 to factions, #51 to checks on power, and #84 to arguments against listing rights. They explain Cato's worries about presidential power, Brutus's fears of broad federal authority, and Mason's call for a bill of rights. They can say why the ninth state's approval mattered.

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Common Misconceptions

Students may think a nationwide popular vote ratified the Constitution instead of state conventions. Some think the Bill of Rights was in the original document. Others assume Anti Federalists opposed any national government, rather than fearing too much federal power.

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How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Who ratified the Constitution, how many states were needed, and why would George Mason reject Hamilton's argument about rights in Federalist #84?

1. 01

   Give pairs thirteen state cards with ratification dates; have them order the cards and mark New Hampshire as the ninth approval.

2. 02

   Place excerpts from Federalist #84 and Mason's objections side by side; ask, "Would a promised bill of rights change your vote?"

3. 03

   Play a quote match with excerpt cards from Federalist #1, #10, #51, #84, Cato, and Brutus; students match each quote to its claim.

4. 04

   Present a student council rule with no written protections for students; have pairs write a Brutus-style objection and a Hamilton-style reply.

• 5.C.5

  Examine the formation of the United States of America’s system of government following the American Revolution.

• USG.C.1.3

  Examine the founding principles of the United States of America’s constitutional republic.

• 8.C.3

  Examine the formation of the United States of America’s system of government following the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution of the United ...

• 8.C.4

  Examine the key principles and structure of the United States of America’s government as established by the Constitution of the United States of America.