Constitution
proposed a one house legislature and was favored by small states.
What is New Jersey Plan?
Proof that Americans did not trust a powerful Federal government.
What is Articles of Confederation?
This helped convince the French that the Continentals might be able to defeat Britain.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This document solved our desire for a strong national government.
What is The U.S. Constitution?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.
What is unalienable rights?
proposed a two house legislature based on population and was favored by large states.
What is Virginia Plan?
No Executive and Judicial Branches, could not collect tax, States had more power.
What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Two famous writers in the Revolution era.
Who is Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson?
When one branch needs the (Approval, Consent, or Confirmation) of another branch
What is Checks and Balances?
Mayflower Compromise, House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
What is steps toward Self-Government?
the formula that would be used for Congressional representation
What is The Great Compromise?
Federal and State government sharing power.
What is Federalism?
This established the independence of the United States of America and gave grievances against the King.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
The President of the Constitutional Convention.
Who is George Washington?
He is considered the father of the Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
will prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power
What is Separation of Powers?
A way of admitting new States to the Union.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
An event caused by high taxes and heavy debt.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
When Majority Rules and the People have the Power.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Her letters are a main source of “Life during the American Revolution” she wrote of equal rights for ladies and African Americans..
Who is Abigail Adams?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
When they disagreed, The Framers of the Constitution were able to this.
What is Compromise?
Counting slaves for representation and taxation
What is 3/5ths Compromise?
The official ending of the Revolution, and made the boundaries of the United States of America.
What is The Treaty of Paris 1783?
When the people elect representatives to govern them.
What is Republicanism?
the meeting of delegates held to revise the Articles of Confederation held in Philadelphia in 1787.
What is Constitutional Convention?