Northwest Territory
What states were created from the Northwest Territories?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Who was Daniel Shays?
A farmer and former soldier leading a rebellion
Before the Constitutional Convention, the country was governed by the Articles of Confederation, also known as...
Firm League of Friendship
What part of the Constitution is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
What was Congress's main source of income before the 16th Amendment?
Tariffs
Was slavery allowed in the Northwest Territories?
No, it was not allowed.
Why were Daniel Shays and other farmers upset with the American government?
He was upset about the government’s taxation and debt after the war
Why did two delegates refuse to sign the U.S. Constitution?
They did not agree since it lacked a Bill of Rights
What does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
Do gun laws vary between different states?
Yes
How was the land divided in the Northwest Territories?
Into townships and sections for organized settlement
What state did the rebellion occur?
Massachusetts
What is the Great (Connecticut) Compromise?
two-houses
1) House of Representatives based on population
2) Senate based on equal representation
Why was the 4th amendment created and how was it used to this day?
To protect the general public from unreasonable searches without a warrant
Which event helped women fight for the right to vote?
The women's suffrage parade of 1913
How did the US gain the Northwest Territory?
Was Shays Rebellion successful?
No, many farmers were imprisoned, although later released.
What was the ⅗ Compromise?
A solution for counting enslaved people for purposes of taxation and representation
What does the 9th Amendment protect?
Rights not specifically listed in the Constitution are still protected
Why was the Northwest Ordinance Important?
It created a way for new states to be established.
Why did the news of Shays’ Rebellion cause George Washington to attend the Philadelphia Convention?
It showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
What two plans made up the Great Compromise?
The Virginian and The New Jersey
What does the 5th Amendment protect?
Protection from self-incrimination and double jeopardy
What does the 14th Amendment protect and grant?
Protects civil liberties and grants citizenship