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What was the big limited power that the Articles of Confederation had?
Congress could not impose taxes, or collect them.
Who was known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What two states came up with a plan to fix the articles of confederation? (Opposing views)
Virginia & New Jersey
How many people does an area need to become a state?
After 60,000 people the area can apply to become a state.
True or False: A free black man, could vote in a territory, but not a state.
True : Once the area became a state, free black men could not vote.
What was the four main strengths of the articles of Confederation? (What could congress do after the war)
Congress could declare war, raise an army/navy, print money, & set up the postal service.
Who closed down courthouses in massachusetts to stop the sale of farmers' lands?
Capt. Daniel Shays
On what date was the Constitution complete?
September 17, 1787
Name a state whose economy would crash if enslaved people were set free?
Hint : There is five, give me one
Virginia
Maryland
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Georgia
How many branches of government do we have?
Three
True or false: Congress settled disputes between states under the Articles of Confederation?
False : This was one of the main weakness' of the document.
Name one of the three most important federalists during the Federalists vs Anti-Federalists movement?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
What does the judicial branch do?
A system of courts that applies and interprets the laws.
Who was not ready to abolish slavery in America?
The South or Southerners
What house of government is based off of larger state population equals more representation in government? (Hint: 1st house)
1st House : House of Representatives
(Hint : Fraction)
3 / 5 (Three-fifths a Person)
Who is known as "the Hero" of the battle of Bunker Hill?
Capt. Daniel Shays
What does legislative branch do?
Make or create laws
What fraction of people lived enslaved in the southern states?
9/10
What house of government gives each state, no matter the size of the population, two senators to represent them?
2nd House: The Senate
What is the special system that elects our country's leaders? (Hint : Presidential election)
Electoral College
Who is the President of the convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?
George Washington
What does the Executive branch do?
Carry out or executive the laws
What was missing from the constitution that the Anti-Federalists argued over for years?
(Hint : Everyday Freedoms)
It listed the power of the government, but not the rights of the people.
BILL OF RIGHTS
What is another name for a delegate at the convention, a person who helped create the constitution? (Nickname)
Framers