Articles of Confederation
What is the "rule book" for government, which tells you how the government is set up?
Constitution
What state did not attend the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Rhode Island
What were the papers published by the Federalists called?
The Federalists Papers
What did Hamilton want the economy to be made on?
What was the first Pixar movie?
The Original Toy Story
The Articles created a loose confederation of states known as a "_______ __ __________". This is a weak central government with most of the power in the ____ governments.
league of friendship; state
Who was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Who wrote the Federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
What was the goal of Alexander Hamilton's plan?
Make us strong with economy based on Manufacture and Trade
what is the only mammal that can fly?
bats
This uprising proved to the colonists that the Articles of Confederation were too weak:
Shay's Rebellion
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Who was "for" the Constitution?
Federalists
Why was Jefferson opposed to the National bank?
He thought it would give the federal government to much power
"OMG" usage can be traced back to what year?
1917
List 3 of 5 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
1. one vote per state
2. no executive branch
3. weak national government
4. could not tax
5. could not regulate trade or commerce
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Every 5 slaves would count as 3 people
List four beliefs and characteristics of the Federalists.
1. Discard Articles
2. Reduce State Powers
3. Unnecessary Bill of Rights
4. Wealthy Manufacturers and traders
Poor farmers could only afford and make what? Because of this, they did not want a tax on it.
Whiskey
what is the most popular sport played in the united states?
Football
1. Create National Government
2. Could make treaties with other nations
3. Could borrow money
4. Could make laws and amendments
What date was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
List four beliefs and characteristics of the Anti-Federalists.
1. Amend to fix the Articles
2. Keep superior to national state powers
3. Needed bill of rights
4. immigrants/poor farmers
Democratic-Republicans were opposed to what?
Having such a strong national government
what languages are spoken in Chad, Africa?
french and arabic