Declaration of Independence
who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
the Virginia Plan wanted ____________.
representation by population.
the Federalist Papers were written by these three individuals. (100 pts each)
John Jay
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
The Americans Were fighting against what Nation?
the British
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state received this many votes.
1 vote
The list of Grievances did what?
complain about the king's actions.
The New Jersey plan wanted ___________.
Equal votes for the states.
The federalist's Main goal was to ________.
Get the Constitution passed/ratified
What battle did the British win, but took heavy losses.
Battle of Bunker Hill
the articles of confederations did not allow the government to tax. they could only _________.
borrow money from the states.
Who was John Locke?
the 3/5th compromise decided that ______________.
Slaves counted as 3/5th of a person towards population
These individuals did not like the constitution
Antifederalists
What battle ended the war?
Battle of Yorktown
This ended the Articles of Confederation.
Shays Rebellion
Where did the Founding Fathers sign the declaration of independence?
Introduction, Preamble, List of Grievances, Resolution
Resolution
what does "Bicameral" mean?
two houses
the Main disagreement between the Federalist and antifederalist was about __________.
the bill or rights.
What battle convinced France to help the American Cause?
Battle of Saratoga
Congress could only raise troops by ______________ them under the articles of confederation.
asking for them from the states.
Thomas Jefferson changed John Locke's "life, health, liberty, and possessions" into what?
Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
included in the 3/5th compromise was that _________ would end after 20 years.
the Slave Trade
Federalist paper 78 was about what branch of government?
Judicial
What forces did G. Washington Ambush when he crossed the Delaware?
Hessian Mercenaries that worked for the British.
the national government did not have these two branches under the articles of confederation.
Executive and Judicial