Articles of Confederation
What was the first plan of government for the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What state did Shays' Rebellion take place?
Massachusetts
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To fix the Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Where did Mr. Kilgas grow up?
Little Chute / Best town on earth
Who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The states
What was the main cause of Shays’ Rebellion?
High taxes and debt
What was the main issue the 3/5 Compromise was trying to solve?
How enslaved people would be counted for representation
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch
What is Mr. Kilgas's favorite sport?
Volleyball / Wrestling
Why couldn't the national government fund its military?
Was unable to force the states to collect taxes
What did Shays’ Rebellion show about the national government?
It was too weak
What did large states want for representation in Congress?
Representation based on population
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
What is Mr. Kilgas's favorite movie?
Lord of the Rings / The Lego Movie
How did states act under the Articles of Confederation?
Like separate countries
Why couldn’t the government stop the rebellion easily?
It could not raise an army / lacked power
What did small states want for representation in Congress?
Equal representation for each state
What system prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who is Mr. Kilgas's star student?
Kellen Hopkins
What rule made it very difficult to change the Articles?
All states had to agree (unanimous vote)
What major event did Shays’ Rebellion help lead to?
The Constitutional Convention
What did the Great Compromise create?
Two parts of Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
Why did the Founding Fathers create three branches of government instead of giving power to one group?
To prevent any one group from becoming too powerful / Make sure we don't have another king
How many siblings does Mr. Kilgas have? (extra 100 points for every one you name)
4 (Adam, Wyatt, Evan)