2 short essays

1 page for each.

Essay 1: Trace the development of American government from the Articles of Confederation
through the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Who were the influences? What evets led to
where we are today? What worked and didnt work? Be sure to discuss things like Shays
Rebellion, the Continental Congresses, and the Federalist Papers in your response.

Essay 2: Examine current civil liberties issues in the United States as they pertain to the First
Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Define at least three civil liberties areas within the
amendment and cite at least five cases total in demonstrating your knowledge of the
development of case law in the respective areas.

Please cite the sources