Creating a New Nation
Constitutional Convention
Principles of Government
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Cause & Effect
100
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 gave a three-step process for adding one of these to the country.
New States
100
This main presided over the Constitutional Convention, being the popular figure who held it together
George Washington
100
These first three words in the Preamble to the Constitution show that out government relies on "consent of the governed."
"We the people"
100
This man was a leader of the Federalist movement, authored the Federalist papers, led the Federalist political party, and was the subject of Tony Award winning musical.
Alexander Hamilton
100
This weakness allowed Shays' rebellion to continue.
The government was too weak under the Articles of Confederation
200
1. The federal government appoints your leaders
2. After reaching 5,000 people, you can hold elections
3. After reaching 60,000 people, you can submit a state Constitution
The three steps to becoming a state in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
200
This man provided most of the ideas at the Constitutional Convention, and is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
200
This system makes sure that one branch of government doesn't become too powerful
Checks and Balances
200
Because of their loose interpretation of the Constitution, this group of people wanted a national bank
The Federalists
200
This event showed that the Constitution was stronger than the articles, and that the new government could enforce its laws.
Hint: It started after Washington taxed the drink it's named for
Whiskey Rebellion
300
Shays' Rebellion showed this about the federal government under the Articles of Confederation
It was too weak, or, it couldn't raise an army.
300
This deal created a bicameral legislature: The House of Representatives, based on population, and the Senate, based on equal representation.
The Great Compromise
300
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The Three Branches of Government
300
The Federalists wanted the central government to be this
Strong
300
This gathering of people met in Philadelphia to write a new Constitution
The Constitutional Convention
400
The Whiskey Rebellion showed this about the new government under the Constitution.
It would enforce its laws, or, it could use the military
400
The Constitution would count enslaved people as this fraction of a person when counting population.
3/5
400
This principle of the Constitution divides power among the branches of government
Separation of Powers
400
These 10 Amendments would need to be added to the Constitution before the Anti-Federalists would support ratifying it.
The Bill of Rights
400
This event caused leaders to realize the Articles of Confederation were too weak
Shay's Rebellion
500
This route, made famous by Daniel Boone, crossed through this mountain range.
Appalachian Mountains
500
A large state would probably prefer this plan over the New Jersey Plan.
The Virginia Plan
500
The President (Executive branch) has this check on the power of Congress (Legislative branch).
Veto power
500
The Anti-Federalists feared this more than almost anything else.
The national government (or president) becoming too powerful
500
This agreement was reached after a two-sided debate about representation in the government
The Great Compromise