Why did the principles and structure of the Articles of Confederation necessitate a fundamental change in the American government?
How did the Articles of Confederation fail?
They failed because when they were making the Articles of Confederation they failed to establish a strong central government.
Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who were the three leaders that showed up to the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin.
How many amendments were on the Bill of Rights (Originally)?
Originally, the Bill of Rights only had ten amendments.
What are the first words of the constitution?
We the People
What were 3 things that the Articles of Confederation needed to change?
They needed to get unanimous approval from the states and they did not get that, they needed congresses approval, they needed to change the resulting stagnation, or they needed to change the impact on the states.
How many major plans were presented for structuring the legislative branch at the Constitutional Convention?
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined how Enslaved Africans counted for taxation and representation purposes because of the new Constitution.
What is the third amendment?
It gives the right to the people to not have to house soldiers during peacetime without their consent.
How many total amendments are there to the constitution?
27
How many states do you need to agree with you to pass any laws?
You need a minimum of 9 of the 13 different states to agree with you to pass any laws.
How did the debate between large and small states over legislative representation nearly collapse the convention before the Great Compromise?
The Great Compromise
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined how Enslaved Africans counted for taxation and representation purposes because of the new Constitution.
Why was the Bill of Rights important in the acceptance of new governance?
It helped people to accept the constitution, while also giving the people more rights and the government more power.
Who was the oldest person at the constitutional convention?
Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate at the convention, at 81 years old.
How long did it take for 12 states to agree with the Articles of Confederation?
Bonus:
What was the last state to agree with the Articles of Confederation and how long did it take for them to agree?
It took 2 years for 12 different states to agree.
And the last state to agree with them was Maryland and it took them 4 years to agree with the Articles of Confederation.
Which specific state delegations threatened to leave the 1787 Convention, and what single issue, (representation, executive power, or slavery) was most likely to cause the assembly's total collapse?
They feared it would concentrate too much power in one person and lead to a new form like the monarchy they had just fought against.
Why was the Electoral College created?
The Electoral College was created because the Founding Fathers were arguing.
Who drafted the majority of the Bill of Rights?
Bonus:Who were the 3 other important people that helped draft the bill of rights?
James Madison drafted the majority of the Bill of Rights.
Other important figures include George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, and Roger Sherman.
What day is Constitution Day celebrated on?
September 17
What were the 4 money systems the states got to choose from for their state?
Must get 3 out of 4 to get points!
State issued paper money
Land banks
Foreign coins
Different payment
How did economic differences between commercial Northern states and agricultural Southern states create tension?
Northern states wanted trade and support commerce, while Southern states feared those policies would harm their farming and plantation economy.
What is the Commerce Compromise and why was it created?
The Commerce Compromise was about the Slave Trade.
Why did James Madison originally argue against the Bill of Rights?
He believed that any rights not listed on the Bill of Rights would be unprotected, allowing the government to infringe upon those rights.
How many words are in the preamble of the constitution?
52