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Late work pass:What group supported the new constitution, federalist or anti-federalist?
Federalist
Who is know as the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Who was the leader of Shay's Rebellion?
Daniel Shay
Triple points:What plans included three branches of government?
The New Jersey and Virginia
When was the US Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
Following the American Revolution, what did congress fear about a strong central government?
The rights of the people would be lost
Pink Slip:Who was the president of the convention?
George Washington
Why is Shay's rebellion such an important part of American history?
It lead to the creation of the US Constitution
Representation in congress
Double or nothing:Which groups casts votes for the president?
The Electoral College
What was the long-term effect of The Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Territories eventually became states
How many delegates were at the convention of 1787?
55
Switch Seats:What was one of the biggest weaknessses in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress couldn't impose taxes
The numbers of members of this body is deteremined by a states population
House of Representatives
What was the greatest concern of the oponents of the constitution?
Giving up state power to form a stronger union
What land was effected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
Land bound by the Mississippi and Ohio River and
Prize Bin:Who did not send a delegate to the convention and why?
Rhode Island because it feared a strong national government
Daily Double:What were followers of Shay called?
Shayzites
What was the 3/5ths Compromise and why was it created?
5 slaves were counted as 3 people for representation and taxes It was created to satisfy the southern states
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic, what is a republic?
A country led by elected representatives
2 EC points:What is the name of the type of government where state and the national government share powers?
Federal system
Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?
He was well prepared to lead the discussion of the convention and he took meticulous notes.
What was the original purpose of the Convention of May 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
Who wanted slaves to be counted as persons and why did they?
The southern state because they wanted more representation in congress
What was one of the biggest challenges for the delegates of the convention?
How to balance the interests of the small and laerge states