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When the new states wrote their own state constitutions, how did they apportion power between the executive branch and the legislative branch? Why?
The governors were state executives and appointed state officials but legislature had to approve. People remembered how people were ruled by power of the king.
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When were the Articles of Confederation approved by the states?
1781
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What was Shays’ Rebellion and when did it occur?
Shays rebellion was when Daniel Shays collected 1000 farmers and rioted and tried to get guns and over throw the Massachusetts government. They got stopped by the militia but left a mark and scared some people. 1786
100
Who was the principal author - sometimes called the “Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
100
What was the compromise reached between the Virginia and the New Jersey plans and who proposed it?
There would be a two house congress a one house would have and equal amount of seats for each states and the other house would be based on population. Roger Sherman
200
Which state wrote a bill of rights into its constitution?
Virginia
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Why did it take so long for the Articles to win approval by the states?
Some states would not approve until other states dropped claims on the area west of the Appalachians.
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What was its outcome and what important action did it precipitate?
The riot was stopped by the militia and scared some American leaders who thought a more powerful congress could protect them. They sent delegates to revise to articles of confederation.
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Who wrote the preamble to the Constitution?
Gouverneur Morris
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What did the South propose regarding counting of slaves as population? What was the North’s position on counting slaves as population?
Slaves should count as people because they live here Since they can’t vote they can’t be population
300
What rights were guaranteed in Virginia's bill of rights?
freedom of the press and right to trial and barred cruel punishments
300
Who was the principal author of the Articles of Confederation?
John Dickinson
300
What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?
Under Land Ordinance of 1785, people had to divide publics land into 6 mile townships. Within each township there would be a grid, 1 mile on each side. Out of these 36 sections, one square would be used for schools.
300
In what major way did the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation and how is this difference reflected in the preamble?
Preamble states that articles was a pact between the states while constitution claims to take its authority from the people rather than the states
300
How was the dispute over counting slaves as population resolved?
They said each slave was counted as 3/5 of a person
400
Who were the principal authors of this state’s constitution?
George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison
400
Name three successes that the Articles of Confederation could claim.
The land ordinance of 1785, they made a way a territory to become a state, they kept the states together, they made the northwest free of slavery, have freedom of speech and right to a trial.
400
When did the delegates come to Philadelphia? What precipitated their concern about weakness in the Articles?
June/ July 1787. Shays rebellion
400
Who was the wise old man of the constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
400
What did the North propose regarding the slave trade? What was the South’s position on the trading of people as slaves?
No person should be able to be bought They said it would ruin their economy
500
When were the Articles of Confederation proposed by Congress?
1777
500
Name two important weaknesses of the Articles and give examples of each. The articles allowed each state to create its own trade policy and money, making trading very hard. States tried to help farmers and manufacturers by setting taxes on goods brought in from other states with discouraged trade between states. US seemed weak so other countries viewed it with scorn and British troops occupied forts in northwest territory even though the treaty said they could not.
The articles allowed each state to create its own trade policy and money, making trading very hard. States tried to help farmers and manufacturers by setting taxes on goods brought in from other states with discouraged trade between states. US seemed weak so other countries viewed it with scorn and British troops occupied forts in northwest territory even though the treaty said they could not.
500
Who was elected president of the convention?
George Washington
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What was the Virginia Plan and who proposed it? What was the New Jersey Plan and who proposed it?
A plan for a strong central government with 3 branches and the bigger population the more seats you get In each house. Edmund Randolph A plan to have one house and each state had the same amount of seats in the house. William Patterson
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How was the dispute over the slave trade resolved?
South could by slaves for the next 20 years and then slaves could never be bought again.
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