Fighting words and obscene remarks or conduct are not protected
200
3 Occupations of the delegates at the Convention
What are lawyers, ship building workers, merchants, public securities
300
He was elected president of the Convention, yet hardly said a word
Who is George Washington
300
From what states would a federalist probably be from?
New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut
300
The Bill of rights was added in this year.
What is 1789
300
The following occurred during Shay's Rebellion
Farmers from MA revolted because they were not able to pay off debts. Articles of Confederation were proven to be too weak.
400
The number of delegates that attended the convention
What is 55
400
Why did the antifederalist not want to ratify the constitution?
Strong government might abuse tax rights, AoC gives more freedoms, thought rights would be taken away, gov. would favor wealthy
400
This right is given by the second amendment
What is the right to bear arms
400
Two names for the location which the Convention was held.
What is Independence Hall and the Pennsylvania State House
500
Describe 2 results/compromises of the Convention
3/5 Compromise- 3/5 of slaves added to the state population
Connecticut Compromise- Divided Congress into an upper and lower house
500
For what reasons did the federalist want to ratify it?
wanted to regulate trade, could protect rights, central government would prevent tyranny, checks and balances, 3 branches for separation of power, term limits, add a bill of rights.
500
Why was it necessary to add a bill of rights to the constitution?
To protect and ensure the rights of the citizens
500
People feared the Constitution would fall apart because this article wasn't included