Vocabulary
agreement by which colonies would cooperate in defending against attacks by Dutch and American Indians
New England Confederation
official approval
ratification
Because the Constitution did not include a __________, many anti-federalists objected to it.
Bill of Rights
According to Locke and the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to do what if a government does not protect citizens' rights?
change/abolish/overthrow the government
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could be adopted? (aka what was considered majority vote)
9
Gave settlers the right to start a colony
charter
absolute rule by a government that ignores the rights and welfare of the people
tyranny
The political faction that was in favor of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights was called the __________.
federalists
What did the Great Compromise concern?
representation / bicameral legislature
What type of representation did the New Jersey plan call for?
equal / same number
stated the Parliament had to approve of the monarch's actions
English Bill of Rights
"Great Charter" that restricted the monarch's authority
Magna Carta
In the early 1700s, each colony's _________ was the chief executive.
governor
What event led to a call for a stronger national government?
Shay's Rebellion
What is the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution?
first 10 amendments
principles and laws that are the foundation of a nation's government
constitution
refusal to buy or use certain goods
boycott
The two types of colonies were _________ & ___________
royal & proprietary
Who were the authors of The Federalist Papers?
John Jay, James Madison, & Alexander Hamilton
List two things the Virginia Plan called for.
Representation based on population / bicameral legislature / strong national government
People who opposed ratification of the Constitution
anti-federalists
People who represent a government's or other people's interests
delegates
The _________ forced colonists to pay taxes on many types of paper goods.
What was the nation's first plan of government?
Articles of Confederation
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?