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Creating the Constitution: The Articles of Confederation

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Articles of Confederation, encouraging them to develop structured arguments with evidence and counter-arguments.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Creating the Constitution
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Articles of Confederation
#Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
#Compare different perspectives on the effectiveness of the Articles
#Outline a structured argument for an essay on the topic

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Creating the Constitution: The Articles of Confederation

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: Creating the Constitution

Essay Question:

How effective were the Articles of Confederation in creating a functional government for the new United States?

Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay, addressing each part thoroughly with evidence and analysis. Remember to include a clear introduction, supporting points, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

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Introduction: Thesis Statement

Outline your overall view on the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation. Consider whether they successfully created a united and functional government for the new nation.

1.
Explain your main argument about the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation. What was its overall impact on the early United States?
[3 marks]
C

Point 1: Strengths of the Articles

Identify one key strength of the Articles of Confederation and support it with evidence.

1.
Compare the ability of the Articles to manage western land policies with their ability to control trade.
[3 marks]
D

Point 2: Weaknesses of the Articles

Identify a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation, with supporting evidence.

1.
Explain how the lack of a strong central government affected the country's ability to deal with economic problems.
[3 marks]
E

Counter-argument: Alternative Perspectives

Present a different view on whether the Articles were effective, considering possible strengths.

1.
Analyse why some historians believe the Articles of Confederation were a necessary step in American history.
[5 marks]
F

Conclusion: Overall Evaluation

Summarize your position on the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation and suggest whether they were a successful first step towards a stronger constitution.

1.
Outline your conclusion on whether the Articles of Confederation were ultimately successful or not, based on your previous points.
[3 marks]
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Additional Planning Questions

Use these questions to deepen your essay outline. They will help you develop a balanced and well-supported argument.

1.
Compare the fears of central government power with the need for a stronger national authority.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the weaknesses of the Articles influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse the role of key figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton in shaping the new government after the Articles.
[5 marks]

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