World events
what did France and Britain do in 1778
France goes to war against Britain
What is the capital of New Jersey
Trenton
what is the Definition of abandoned
to leave behind or run away from someone or something, or to give up something
what does depression mean
feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
"self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression"
Which 3 delegates refused to sign?
Elbridge Gerry, Edmund Randolph, and George Mason
Where does congress move in 1785
Congress moved to New York City
What is the capital of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
what does ordinance mean
a law created by a local government
What does manumission mean?
The freeing of an enslaved individual
Why did Gerry and Mason not want to sign it?
Didn't want to sign because it didn't have the Bill of Rights.
What did japan experience in 1782
Japan had a extreme famine
What is the capital of New York
New York City
What dose republic mean
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
What does convention mean?
An agreement between countries covering matters One less formal then a treaty.
How much states had accepted any changes?
9 states.
What paper did Congress ratified in 1791
The U.S Constitution was ratified in 1791
What is the capital of Maryland
Annapolis
what does clause mean
a reason for an action or condition
What does amend mean?
Minor changes in a text
What did Randolph put forth?
The Virginia Plan.
What year did the french revolution start
French revolution started in 1791
What is the capital of United states
Washington DC
what does depreciated mean
to lower the price or estimated value of
What does compromise mean?
An agreement on a settlement.
Did people think the Constitution protected individual rights enough?
No, it defined government powers.