Dec of Ind
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the central government intentionally made weak?
To ensure states had more power and avoid British-style tyranny.
Anti‑Federalists worried that the Constitution would:
A stronger national government (one group in charge of the whole country).
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against:
An excise tax on whiskey
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence
To announce the colonies' separation from Great Britain
What was a major problem with trade and currency under the Articles?
States printed their own money and argued over trade. Could not tax or raise an army.
Anti‑Federalists worried that the Constitution would:
Give the national government too much power and hurt people’s freedoms.
Why did western farmers protest the tax?
It was seen as unfairly targeting small producers
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The First Amendment
According to the Declaration, what are the three unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What was a primary cause of Shays' Rebellion?
Heavy state taxes and foreclosures on indebted farmers, including war veterans
What did Federalists generally support during the debate over the U.S. Constitution?
A strong central government to ensure national unity and stability
What did President Washington do to stop the rebellion?
Led federal troops to the region
The word "Ratify" means?
To approve
From where does the government get its power, according to the document?
From the consent of the governed (the people)
How did the Articles of Confederation contribute to Shays' Rebellion?
They left the national government unable to raise funds or a military to suppress the uprising.
Why did Anti‑Federalists want a Bill of Rights?
To clearly protect people’s freedoms from the government.
What was a major outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The national government demonstrated its authority
What was a major outcome of Shays' Rebellion?
A call for the Constitutional Convention to address the weaknesses of the Articles.
This group of people heard the words of the Declaration of Independence and wondered when these principles would be applied to them.
Who are African Americans? Who are Women?
What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate about the national government under the Articles?
That the national government was too weak to maintain order or provide security.
What was the compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first___________ amendments of the Constitution
10/ Ten
Who became the first President of the United States?
George Washimngton