PART ONE:

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you analyze the effectiveness of the US Constitution in addressing the grievances in the Declaration of Independence and the failings of the Articles of Confederation.

In order to fully answer this question, you will have to do the following:

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  • Explain the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and why the document was written.
  • Explain how Continental Congress tried to create a new government under the Articles of Confederation.  Then explain why the Articles failed. 
  • Explain how the Constitutional Convention created the Constitution to remedy the problems in both the Declaration of Independence AND the Articles of Confederation.   
  • Explain how the Great Compromise AND the debate over the Bill of Rights were vital for having an effective government.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

PART TWO:

Write a 500-word response to the following question:

How effective was Thomas Jefferson as president in regards to both foreign and domestic policy? Look at his presidency and analyze what he did while in office.