For your essay due in class on MONDAY, you need to pick one of the topics. You may either write your essay out or type it. If you choose to type it, it needs to be in 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced. There is no minimum page, no certain number of paragraphs. Answer the questions complete with plenty of support and justification.
Essay Topic #1
Imagine you are a citizen living in the United States during the 1780's. Write a letter to the delegate of the Constitutional Convention of your choice arguing for either the Articles of Confederation or the US Constitution. Give at least 4 points with plenty of support for your argument.
Essay Topic #2
Evaluate the road to the US Constitution. Do you believe the federalists were justified in their stance? How is the US Constitution better than the Articles of Confederation? Be sure to discuss the weaknesses of the A of C, any person involved forming the US Constitution, plans/proposals that strengthened the US Constitution, and proper terms used when describing the Constitution.
