People
Where and when was the constitutional convention held?
It took place May 14th 1787-September 17th 1787, Independence Hall, Philadelphia
When was the Articles of Confederation drafted?
1777
Which state was the first to ratify the constitution?
Deleware
What was the only state to not send a representative to the constitutional convention?
What was the three fifths compromise?
An agreement reached in 1787 to solve how to count enslaved people in representation and taxation.
What was the original purpose of the constitutional convention?
The revise the Articles of Confederation
Who led a rebellion or farmers to protest high taxes?
Daniel Shay, a revolutionary war veteran and farmer
During the northwest Ordinance, created in 1787, 6 states were added to the union. Name 3.
Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.