America's First Constitution

Remember that we didn't finish our discussion about the radicalism of the American Revolution. Keep thinking about it! Here are some questions from the reading, 162-165 and 167-170:

1. So, you're at this party and you find yourself in a discussion about the Articles of Confederation. What the heck is that?
2. What was the argument over Western lands about? How did this delay ratification of the Articles?
3. What were the biggest problems with the Articles of Confederation? In what way was the Articles government not up to the challenges facing the new nation?
4. Define: Shay's Rebellion
5. What was the defining issue that "touched off the chain reaction that led to a constitutional convention?" Can you elaborate? (168-169.)
6. Who was the chairman of the Constitutional Convention?
7. Describe the delegates at the convention. What were they like?