HISTORY Research Plan Preparation Worksheet
Topic: Drafting of the U.S. Constitution
Research Question 1
Original Question
Revised Question
Why was the U.S. Constitution created?
What are the factors that surrounded the development of the U.S. Constitution?
I revised the question focusing on the clarity and accuracy of the research. The first question is a general question that does no point the research towards identifying something specific thus not likely to contribute towards achievement of the objectives of the research, while the revised question focuses on something specific hence contributes more to the research question.
Research Question 2
Original Question
Revised Question
Why are the Articles of Confederation important and was included in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
What factors necessitated the inclusion of the Articles of Confederation in the draft Constitution?
I revised the question by focusing on the clarity of the question. The original question lacks clarity on the answer it seeks to collect while the revised question has a more specific direction that increases the accuracy of the collected information.
Applying what you have learned about comparing primary sources and analyzing secondary sources, revisit the primary sources you listed in Part 3 of your Topic Exploration Worksheet, list them below, and describe what each of these sources adds to your understanding of your selected topic.
Name of primary source: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union.
Author: Alexander Hamilton.
Hyperlink: http://www.avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed15.asp
What this source adds to your understanding of your selected topic: The source provides a broader understanding on factors regarding the Confederation and the Union. It helps in answering the question on the factors that contributed to the inclusion of the Article of Confederation in the draft Constitution.
Name of primary source: The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union Between the States ConstitutionNet.
Author: Williamsburg.
Hyperlink: https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/the-articles-of-confederation.pdf
What this source adds to your understanding of your selected topic: The source broadens my understanding of the Articles of Confederation, the powers allocated to arms of the government and the various limitations among other factors. The article helps me understand the foundation of the law of the United States.
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