Constitutional Convention of 1787
To create a new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Northern states and Southern states.
Which two groups were primarily involved in the debate over the 3/5 Compromise?
Each state could impose its own tariffs and regulations.
Why was interstate commerce difficult under the Articles?
60,000 residents.
How many residents were required for a territory to apply for statehood?
A Bill of Rights.
What did the Anti-Federalists demand to be added to the Constitution?
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).
Which state hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Each state had equal representation, with two senators.
How was representation decided in the Senate?
One vote per state, regardless of size.
How many votes did each state have in Congress under the Articles?
To establish a method for admitting new states to the Union.
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
It gave too much power to the national government.
What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?
Name one key figure who attended the Constitutional Convention.
Who was George Washington, James Madison, or Benjamin Franklin.
A bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What did the Great Compromise establish?
Shays' Rebellion.
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Freedom of religion, trial by jury, and no slavery in the territory.
What rights did the Northwest Ordinance guarantee to settlers?
A strong central government is necessary for a stable nation.
What was a key belief of the Federalists?
The United States Constitution was drafted and signed.
What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?
To balance the influence of populous states with less populous states.
Why was the Electoral College created?
The Northwest Ordinance
What important law was passed under the Articles of Confederation regarding land?
It provided a clear system for purchasing land.
What was one benefit of the Land Ordinance of 1785 for settlers?
To persuade states to ratify the Constitution.
What did the Federalist Papers aim to achieve?
55 delegates
How many delegates were present at the Constitutional Convention?
270 electoral votes
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
Successfully waging the Revolutionary War.
What was a major accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?
36 sections.
How many sections were in each township?
Alexander Hamilton.
Which Federalist believed in an economy based on industry and trade?