Our Very First Government
Democracy in
Danger
The Men at the
Meeting
Articles of Confederation
100
What was the name of the very first government created after the colonies won their independence from Great Britain?
the Articles of Confederation
100
What was the event that made all 13 states realize they needed to create a new government to replace the first one?
Shays' Rebellion
100
In what month and year was the Constitutional Convention held?
May 1787
100
Under the Articles of Confederation, states were allowed this many votes.
1
200
How many branches did this government have?
one
200
What caused the farmers in Massachusetts to revolt?
the state government was foreclosing on their farms for nonpayment of taxes
200
Give one characteristic that the men who attended shared.
wealthy, white, upper class, previous political experience
200
The original reason for the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
"Revise" the Articles of Confederation
300
Name one power that the national government had under this government.
borrow money, establish military by asking states, can settle disputes between states
300
Why wasn’t the national government able to respond quickly to the revolt in Massachusetts?
had to rely on the states for an army
300
Who became known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
300
One of two things that congress could do under the Articles
Raise an army and Declare war and peace.
400
Give one problem that arose because of the way this government was structured.
no one to carry out laws, no power to tax, no courts, could not regulate trade
400
As a result of the revolt in Massachusetts, what meeting was called?
The Constitutional Convention
400
Who acted as the chairman of the meeting?
George Washington
400
The Articles ensured the right of these entities over the national government
The states
500
Why were all the attempts to fix the problems with this government unsuccessful?
all 13 states had to approve changes and they couldn’t agree
500
In what year and month did this revolt take place?
January 1787
500
Name an important person from this time that was unable to attend the meeting.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
500
The Articles prohibited the collection of these by the government to fund war and pay soldiers.
Taxes
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