The Whiskey Rebellion: The first Federal challenge for the United States.

The Whiskey Rebellion caused many controversies not yet seen for the young United States government. By following this link go into detail about the Whiskey Rebellion. Why do you think there was so much controversy on this new tax?

Use this link read Washington's proclamation of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Bill of Rights: Out of date or still applicable to the United States government?

Follow this link. What are the Bill of Rights? Describe in detail. Also, follow this link, and read the ten Bill of Rights. In addition to, describe if you think the Bill of Rights are or are not applicable for today's society. Back up your reasoning.

Who are the Federalists and Antifederalists?

The Federalists were supporters of the new Constitution. The Antifederalists were those who opposed the Constitution. In your textbook, read pages 209-210. Please discuss who belonged to the Federalists and who belonged the Antifederalists. In addition to the book reading, visit this website. After research, describe three contrasting views between the Federalists and Antifederalist. If you, as a prominent American leader, had a choice which would you support? Why? Keep in mind, the overall purpose of the Federalists and Antifederalists was the Constitution.

Articles of Confederation: America's First Attempt at Self-Government

The Continental Congress needed a document, ratified/approved of by the colonies, during the Revolutionary War to give them authority. So in 1781 the "Articles of Confederation & Perpetual Union" were finally adopted by the colonies. Written in 1777 by John Dickinson, the AOC was America's first constitution.

The AOC had some positive aspects but overall it gave the Continental Congress very little authority and the colonies (which became states after 1783) way too much power. Eventually the Constitutional Convention in 1787 developed the U.S. Constitution which is our governing document today.

For this week's blog, conduct your own research on the Articles of Confederation. In the comment section, list and describe two-three POSITIVE things the AOC accomplished and two-three NEGATIVE aspects of the AOC. You should have 100 words for the POSITIVE section and an additional 100 words for the NEGATIVE section (total of 200 words).