Saving the Country
What was the first constitution of the United States called?
The Articles of the Confederation
How many major problems did the delegates have to deal with at the Constitutional Convention?
3
What is the name of George Washington's home?
Mt. Vernon
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
city and state!
Philadelphia, PA
A settlement of a disagreement (reached by each side giving up something it wants)
COMPROMISE
Why was America in debt during this time period?
Because of the Revolutionary War
The Great Compromise was the solution for what problem?
PROBLEM: smaller states felt they would lose power to the larger states
What role did George Washington have at the Constitutional Convention?
He was the leader (President or head) of the Convention
How many men attended the Constitutional Convention?
55
Having TWO separate lawmaking chambers
BICAMERAL
What did Spain do to try to stop America from growing and taking over Spain's territories?
Spain closed the lower MS river to American shipping
The 3/5 compromise was a solution to what problem?
Should slaves count as part of the population (for representative purposes)
What caused George Washington to realize something had to be done or the country would not survive?
Shay's Rebellion
What are the two parts of CONGRESS?
Senate and House of Representatives
A form of government when power is divided between national and state governments
FEDERALISM
List three of the problems with the first constitution.
any 3 of the 4 in notes
3 branches of government: executive, judicial, legislatie
GUESS: George Washington was one of the ______ men who signed the Constitution.
39 (not on test)
What are the first three words of the United States Constitution? (not on Ch. 7 test)
WE THE PEOPLE...
STATE AND SPELL THE WORD THAT MEANS:
Having the proper size in relation to other objects or items
PROPORTIONAL