Chapter 6
List 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Possible answers:
Weak national government, no leader, no national army, National government couldn't collect taxes, Congress couldn't make states obey laws, each state had one vote, Congress couldn't make laws about trade.
Who was the main contributed of ideas to the Constitution, often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Define "Tariffs"
Taxes on traded goods
Why is George Washington's Farewell Address considered to be a significant speech in US history?
He used this speech to offer advice and guidance for the new nation
John Sevier
How did the Articles of Confederation create a weak national government?
It gave the national government few powers while giving the majority of the power to the states.
What group of people would only ratify the Constitution if a Bill of Rights was added?
Anti-Federalists
Define "Representatives"
People chosen to speak or make decisions for others.
During George Washington's presidency, how did conflicts between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson impact the development of the new nation?
The conflicts resulted in the emergence of the first political parties/the two party system
What were 2 of the 3 roads settlers took into Tennessee?
Possible answers:
-Wilderness Road, Warrior Road, Boone's Trace
How did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The National Government couldn't collect taxes and, therefore, couldn't pay the veterans they owed money to.
Which compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention defined the representation each state would have under the new Constitution?
The Great Compromise
Define "Ratification/Ratify"
to give official approval
Why did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They believed the acts violated individual rights protected by the Constitution
How did long hunters impact the settlement of Tennessee?
They encouraged people in the East to take advantage of the resources in the west
What does this list describe?
-Allowed for the creation of Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana
-Determined what territories would be governed by Congress
-Allowed the territory to petition for statehood once the population reached 60,000 people.
The Northwest Ordinance
What aspect of the US government demonstrates separation of power?
The government is divided into 3 branches
Define "Popular Sovereignty"
The idea that government authority comes from the people/the governed.
During George Washington's presidency, what was the main goal of foreign policy?
To prevent the US from getting involved in European Conflict/Neutrality
What year was Tennessee admitted into the Union as a state?
1796
How did the events surrounding the Lost State of Franklin demonstrate the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
If showed that the government was unable to regulate the creation of states and couldn't prevent those in Franklin from starting their own state.
What does this list of people have in common:
-John Adams
-Alexander Hamilton
-John Jay
-James Madison
They felt a strong central government was necessary to protect independence. They were Federalists.
Define "Precedents"
earlier events or actions used as an example for decisions or actions.
It would improve the economy by allowing the government a place to store taxes and provide loans to the government.
What was included in the Tennessee Constitution?
A preamble, 11 articles, and a bill of rights