In this Analytical Essay, your discussion topic is a comparison of the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution.

Analytical Essay 1 will have a 30 point value and you will be graded based on the specific content provided in response to the questions asked.

There is no particular length required; it is up to the student to determine the length necessary to adequately address the questions asked. (2 to 3 single-spaced typed written pages is a good guide)

In order to complete this assignment you need to first read the content, the text and the Notes Adjuncts for Lesson 4.

You may use all of these materials along with others you may find in the library or on the internet (make sure they are valid sources) in constructing your essay.

As in any formal writing assignment, you must properly cite information (facts, ideas and quotes) taken from all sources. You must also properly list the bibliographic information for all the sources you used at the end of your essay.

It is expected to be your own work.

Analytical Essay :

"Perhaps the greatest service rendered by the Articles of Confederation was the impetus its shortcomings gave to those who favored a strong central government."

Support or attack this statement by comparing the Articles of Confederation with the ratified U.S. Constitution.

What were the powers of government under the Articles of Confederation?

What were the weaknesses?

How did the finished U.S. Constitution address the weaknesses?

What new powers/features were added?

You may want to include in your discussion the Constitutional Convention, plans proposed and compromises reached. You may include the Bill of Rights as part of the original Constitution.