What is the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation was a plan for our government once we got freedom from England.
Name three federalists.
James Madison,Alexander Hamilton,John Jay
Name three anti-federalists.
Patrick Henry,Samuel Adams,John Hancock
What was the full name of the leader of Shay's Rebellion?
Daniel Shay
How many articles does the constitution have?
7 articles
Was there any problems with the articles of confederation,if so what was one problem?
Yes there were many problems with the AOC
For example:congress couldn't collect taxes,No regulation from another state,No regulation of trade from another country,congress couldn't enforce laws,no U.S supreme court,No president,everyone had to agree
Did they want a strong central government?
Yes
What did they what to do with the AOC?
They wanted to revise it
Why were the taxes so high?
The taxes where so high because they were in debt from the war.
What was added after the constitution was signed?
The Bill of rights
How long did the Articles on Confederation last?
10 years
What did they want to do with the AOC?
They wanted to get rid of the AOC
What did the constitution have to have in order for them to sign it?
Bill of rights
What did the people do for a living that were in Shay's Rebellion?
They were Farmers
How many constitutions has the US have?
One
When we had the Articles of Confederation where was all the power?
States or National Gov.
It was the states,the National Gov. was very weak
Who did they want to have the power?
The central government
What were they worried about?
They were worried about tyranny happening again
What did Shay's Rebellion lead to?
It lead the people to write a constitution
Is the US constitution the only constitution in the US?
No,every state has a constitution.
What year was the Articles of Confederation written?
1777
What are the federalists papers?
A small book of essays
Who did they want to have the power?
The states
What happened to shay?
Shay was arrested
What is the constitution?
A plan of government.