Colonies
How many colonies?
13
The articles showed a strong central government. True or false
false
This plan called for representation in the legislature to be equal
New Jersey Plan
There are _____________ branches of Government
3
New Jersey was one of the 13 colonies. True or False
True
Under the Articles, the government could:
declare war
plan for representation in the legislature to be based on state population:
Virginia Plan
Who is the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Which British King made a lot of taxes for the colonies?
King George III
What type of House did the Articles of Confederation make?
Unicameral
Who was chosen as a leader during the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
intellectual movement in which Europeans challenged divine rule?
Enlightenment
This rebellion showed the weaknesses under the Articles
Shay's Rebellion
Where was the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia
The ___________________________was an intellectual movement in which Europeans challenged divine rule.
Enlightenment
this war changed the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain
French and Indian War
What did the states not agree on?
Representation in the Government
What was the Great Compromise?
A bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate
This British monarch became king in 1760 and levied taxes on many products:
King George III