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What was the Land ordinance of 1785?
A procedure for surveying and selling the western lands north of the Ohio River.
What was George Washington's role in the Constitutional Convention?
Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention and brought honor and trust to the convention.
Why did America need a constitution?
After the American Revolution, America became an independent nation, it was no longer connected to Britain.
How long did it take to adopt the constitution?
It took 4 months
At what age did George Washington become president?
he age of 57
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1785?
A law to divide the Northwest Territory into smaller territories and stated how the territories would be governed.
Which State did James Madison represent at the Constitution Convention?
Virgina.
What did the Constitution do?
Set the rules for a democratic republic. It was the first of its kind.
What side did the federalists take?
The Federalists supported the Constitution, a strong central government, manufacturing, a loose interpretation, alliance with Britain, a national bank, and protective tariffs
Who was the first vice president?
John Adams was the Vice President
What was the articles of confederation?
Drafted November 1777 and ratified March 17881, An agreement of the 13 states that served as the first constitution
What was James Madison's role at the Constitutional Convention?
Madison was elected chief recorder of information meaning he took a lot of notes.
What was the Checks & Balances system?
The 3 branches of government were created to ensure that one branch of government did not have too much power
What side did anti-federalists take?
The Anti-Federalists supported a stronger state government, alliance with France, and feared the government would be ruled by a few of the wealthy. They believed in states rights which are rights and powers independent of the federal government that are reserved for the states by the Constitution
Who was the secretary of war
Henry Knox
What was Shay's Rebellion?
Shay led farmers in a rebellion against the government and closed the courts so that they could not take the farmers land for not paying their taxes
What nickname did James Madison earn?
Father of the Constitution.
What were the 3 branches of government?
The Legislative Branch (Congress) makes laws
The Executive Branch (the president and his cabinet) enforce laws
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court and the federal court system) interpret the laws
What were the Federalists Papers?
The Federalist Papers were essays written by various authors including James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
Who was the secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton.
What plan did Edmund Randolph propose?
The Virginia Plan.
What were the 3 major parts of the constitution?
1)The Preamble
2)The Articles
3)The Bill of Rights
When was the Bill of Rights added?
Bill of Rights were added in 1791
Who was the Attorney General?
Edmund Randolph