Forming an independant Nation

Question 1

constitutional convention

Answer 1

called to discuss possible improvements of the articles of confederation

Question 2

Federalists

Answer 2

those forces in favor of the ratification of the constitution
•want a strong central gov
•desire for weaker state govs

Question 3

anti federalists

Answer 3

opposed the creation of a stronger us gov and the ratification of the constitutuion.
•desired states for authority

Question 4

Bill of Rights

Answer 4

name of the first 10 amendments of the us constitution

Question 5

Northwest ordinance

Answer 5

an act of congress of the confederation of the us, that created the Northwest territory, the first organized territory of the us.

Question 6

thomas jefferson

Answer 6

founding father and principle author of dec of indep. Elected 2nd cice president of us. and third president of us.

Question 7

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 7

founding father of us, chaif staff aid to G Wash. one of the most influential interperaters and promoters of us constitution. Fed

Question 8

james madison

Answer 8

Jr political theorist. american statesman. fourth pres of us.

Question 9

bicameral legislature

Answer 9

body of government that consists of two legislative house of chambers.

Question 10

shays rebellion

Answer 10

a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by american farmers and state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgements for debt

Question 11

three fifths compromise

Answer 11

the pop of slaves would be counted as three fifiths in total when apportioning representatives

Question 12

checks and balances

Answer 12

look up a picture of it

Question 13

articles of confedaration

Answer 13

written document that established the functions of the national government of the us after declaring independance from GB