Articles of Conferation
A word that describes the Articles of Confederation
weak
In what state did Shays' Rebellion take place?
Massachusetts
A Founding Father that did not approve of the Constitution
Antifederalist
Not counting Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa's Sleigh?
8
Word that means "approve"
ratify
Daniel Shays' was a general for what army?
Colonial or American Army
The city where the Constitutional Convention was held and the Constitution was drafted.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In which decade was the phrase "internet" coined?
1980's
The governing body of the United States of America
Continental Congress
The nickname of the leaders who led the angry citizens in Shays' Rebellion
Regulators
The legislature that the number of state representatives is based on a state's population.
The House of Representatives
What is the correct term for a group of whales?
Pod
People who oppose or defy the government that exists
rebels
The name of the building where weapons are stored.
arsenal
The legislature where each state gets two representatives no matter the size
Senate
What large ancient Roman city was buried in volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 79 AD
Pompeii
What is one weakness of the Articles of Confederation
- Could not collect taxes from citizens
- Could not control trade between states
- Congress could not build an army
- The Articles did not include a national court system, The Articles did not include a president
- Any changes to the Articles required approval from all 13 states.
- No new states were admitted to the Union under the Articles of Confederation.
Why did the rebels attack the courthouses?
To delay farmers from losing their land
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches to prevent abuse of power
Checks and Balances
What color does a chameleon turn when it's trying to warm up?
black