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Revolutionary War
Articles of Confederation
Shays Rebellion
Constitution
100

True or False. The Revolutionary War was fought because the colonist wanted to be free from England. 

True 

100

True or False: The Articles of Confederation explained how the 13 colonies would be governed. 

True

100

Who led the rebellion in MA? 

Daniel Shays

100

How many states came to Philadelphia to discuss creating a new government? 

12. What's up Rhode Island?!

200
People who wanted to kick England out of the 13 colonies were called this. 

Patriots 

200

Name one law under the Articles of Confederation. 

States were independent and had their own government

Each state would send a representative to the "Congress" 

Congress was the only form of government (no courts or president)

In Congress, each state got one vote

200

Massachusetts faced economic problems after the RW (similar to other states). To help this, they taxed their people. How did this affect the farmers? 

The farmers fell into debt. 

* Average family owed $200 - more money than most farmers made. 

200
Who was elected to preside over the Philadelphia Convention? 

George Washington 

300

To help pay for the Seven Years War (or French/Indian War), the king of England decided to do what to the 13 colonies? 

Tax them. 

300

In 1787, every state except Rhode Island met in what city to fix the Articles of Confederation. 

Philadelphia 

300
When the farmers asked the Massachusetts legislators for debt relief, how did the legislators respond? And then how did the farmers respond? 

They refused, so the farmers rebelled. 

300

What two state plans were debated for a new form of government? Hint: One plan was bicameral, and one plan was unicameral. 

Virginia and New Jersey 

400

Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre? 

Crispus Attucks 

400

The Articles of Confederation were considered weak because... 

Could only pass laws, not enforce them

Could not create a military

States had to supply soldiers

No power to collect taxes

In order to change the Articles, every single state had to agree

400

America's leaders thought a protest like the farmers rebellion could lead to what for the nation? 

More protests and danger for the nation 
400
Under the Great Compromise, a new government was formed. What was that government? 

What we have today - bicameral system, with a Senate and Congress. And three branches. 

500

What was the name of our first government and what did they write to the King of England?

Contiental Congress

Declaration of Independence 

500

What was the name of the meeting held in Philadelphia? 

Philadelphia Convention

Constitutional Convention

I will accept either

500

To prevent another armed rebellion, what did the leaders need to do? 

Change the Articles of Confederation 

500

In order for the Constitution to be ratified (or approved), a series of amendments had to be added. What were those amendments? 

Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the Constitution).