Key Terms
First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution; most were designed to protect fundamental rights and liberties
Bill of Rights
When was the final draft of the articles of confederation accepted?
November 1777
Group that consisted of wealthy, educated, and powerful individuals that believed in a stronger central government
Federalists
When were the first 10 amendments added
1791
Natural Rights are
The right to life, liberty, and property; believed to be given by God; no government may take away
Name any problem with the articles of confederation
Anything from table 2.1
Group that feared the national government and believed in state legislature
Anti-Federalists
The 19th amendment finally gave what to women
The right to vote
Those who did not support ratification of the Constitution
Anti-Federalists
A big problem with the articles of confederation
National government couldn't impose taxes
State who on June 25, 1788 became the 10th state to grant its approval on the constitution
Virginia
the first 10 amendments were added to the constitution and became known as
The Bill of Rights
Virginia plan consisted of
two-house legislature; representatives would be elected to the lower house based on each state’s population; representatives for the upper house would be chosen by the lower house
What led to shays rebellion
Farmers were in debt due to being unpaid by the government
Article from the constitution that requires 9 of the original states accept the constitution before it can go into effect
Article VII
The 23rd amendment allowed
Residents of Washington, DC to vote for the president
First basis for the new nation’s government; adopted in 1781; created an alliance of sovereign states held together by a weak central government
Articles of Confederation
What made the countries economic woes worse
Central government lacked the power to impose tariffs
Eighty five essays published on newspapers under the name "Publius"
The Federalist Papers
True or False: Many other amendments have been proposed over the years, including an amendment to guarantee equal rights to women, but all have failed
True