AOC
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
the federal government was too weak
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government
The Constitution
Which Amendment protects a person's right to cruel and unusual punishments?
8th Amendment
Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
What treaty ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris 1783
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
State Governments/ The States
The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of ____________________?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Which Amendment protects a person's right to a speedy trial?
6th
The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Federalists
What is the turning point in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga in 1777
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
Tax
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called_________________?
Bicameral
Which Amendment protects a persons rights that are not listed in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
The "Federalist Papers" were written to:
Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
The French and British claimed the same land , the Ohio River Valley
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
One
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Amendment 10 protects the ___________________________________?
Rights and powers of States
The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Anti-Federalists.
An economic system where colonists exist for the economic benefit of the mother country is known as __________________?
Mercantilism
Which event lead to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation?
Shay’s Rebellion
Why do anti-federalist want a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect rights of the citizens
Which Amendment protects a persons right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Amendment 7
How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?
The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
The Sons of Liberty, led by ____________
Samuel Adams