Articles of Confederation
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The first written constitution of the United States of America in effect from 1781 to 1789.
What's the difference between anti-federalists and federalists?
The Anti-Federalists didn’t support a strong national government, while the Federalists supported a centralized government
How did the Enlightenment period come about?
Scientific revolution
What is the First Amendment?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Which state was the only one that did not attend the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Rhode Island was the only state that did not attend the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
What is Shays' Rebellion?
A rebellion of indebted farmers in Massachusetts, exposed the weakness of the national government under the Articles.
What is the main reason why federalists supported the central government and wanted it to be stronger?
It was essential to maintain order, manage the economy, and conduct foreign affairs effectively.
What are some of the core enlightenment principles?
Freedom of speech, religion, and natural rights
What is the Second Amendment?
This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.
What was the primary difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan regarding representation in Congress?
The Virginia Plan based representation on population, while the New Jersey Plan gave each state equal representation.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were created to establish a new government for the United States after independence from Britain, aiming to prevent the concentration of power.
Why did the anti-federalists fear a strong national government and not want it to become stronger?
They feared that a strong national government would become as oppressive as the British monarchy they had fought to escape.
What of John Lockle ideas made it to the U.S government?
Social Contract
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
How did the "Great Compromise" (Connecticut Compromise) resolve the conflict between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with a population-based House and an equal-representation Senate.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail in the start.
They failed because Congress lacked the power to tax, regulate commerce, or enforce laws.
What promise did the Federalists make to the Anti-Federalists?
Federalists promised to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution to address Anti-Federalists’ concerns about individual liberties.
What was the main difference between Montesquieu and Jean Jacques rousseau
(direct democracy) and (separation of powers)
What is the Tenth Amendment?
This amendment states that powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
Explain the "Three-Fifths Compromise." Why did Southern states want enslaved people to be counted for representation, and how did this impact the balance of power?
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted three-fifths of enslaved people for representation, which benefited Southern states by increasing their power in Congress.
What are the 7 articles of the Constitution
Article I. Legislative Branch.
Article II. Executive Branch.
Article III. Judicial Branch.
Article IV. Relationships Between the States.
Article V. Amending the Constitution.
Article VI. Prior Debts, National Supremacy Clause, and Oaths of Office.
Article VII. Ratification.
Who were the main 3 leaders in the Federalist Party or Anti-Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay for Federalists; Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and George Mason for Anti-Federalists
Who was the person who got credited with the balance and check system in the U.S.?
Montesquieu checks and balance
What is the Sixth Amendment?
This amendment guarantees rights such as a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, being informed of charges, confronting witnesses, and having a lawyer.
How does the concept of Federalism, as established during the Convention, solve the specific weaknesses found in the Articles of Confederation?
Federalism solved the Articles of Confederation’s weaknesses by establishing a stronger central government with taxation and enforcement powers.