Multiple choice
Following the American revolution, what did congress fear about a strong central government
rights for which people fought would be lost
What was the og purpose of the convention in May 1787?
to revise the articles of confederation
the number of members of which of these is affected by state population ?
House of representitves
virginia wanted slaves to be counted
new york didn't
in terms of populatio
siiii
One weakness of the Articles of confederation was that congress could not...
impose taxes
Why is James Maddison known as the father of the constitution?
he was well prepared to lead the disscussion at the convention
what was the greatest concern of the oppnents to the constitution
giving up state power to form a stronger union
What was the long term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Territories eventually become states
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the constitutional convention
how to balance the interests of large and small states
which group casts votes to elect the president
electoral college
what land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
land bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and great lakes
Which of these did both the Virginia and new jersey plan include?
3 branches of government
which of these describes a federal system of government?
power is shared by the national and state governments .
Why is Shays' Rebellion an important event in US history
it led to the passage of a new constitution
what did the great compromise decide ?
representation in congress
What was the position of the group known as the feds
they supported the new constitution