Governing the New Nation
How many out of the 13 states at this time were WRITING new constitutions?
11
How much were they willing to sell 1 mile by 1 mile areas of land?
$1
How many delegates showed up to the first Constitutional Convention?
55
Property
Who wrote the Virginia Compromise
Edmond Randolf
Who was the overseer of the the State?
Governor
What was the name of the Law that set up a process for becoming a state?
Northwest Ordinance of 1787 (mamma got pregnant)
Who did the Virginia Plan Represent?
Big States
For every 5 slaves, 3 people were counted toward population was known as this Compromise
3/5th Compromise
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
What was the name of the first official document that ruled our nation?
Articles of Confederation
What was the 3 step process for becoming a state?
1. sent a gov, secretary, and 3 judges
2. after 5000 people came, they set up congress
3. after 50,000 people come they can officially become a state
Who did the New Jersey Plan Support?
small states
What was the introduction of the new constitution known as?
The Preamble
what is another name for the Legislative Branch of Gov.
Congress
How many of the original states must agree for them to pass a new law?
9/13
who continued to look for revenge on the states/colonies?
KING BUTTHEAD
What are the names of the 3 Branches of Gov. Suggested by the Great Compromise?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
How many years was slavery "overseas" allowed under the 3/5th compromise?
20 years
Who supported a strong Federal Gov?
Federalists
This was created to split land up by township and county
Land Ordinance of 1785
Who lead a Rebellion on the Surplus houses during the recession that followed the start of the new nation?
Daniel Shay's Rebellion
Who was responsible for the GREAT COMPROMISE?
ROGER SHERMAN
What was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation and lead to the slavery issue?
weak federal gov.
Who was the first President and Vice President of our Nation?
Washington and Adams