Unit 3 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a framework for the government of the United States after independence.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation provided a strong central government.
False
Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation were ratified in the year _____.
1781
Which branch of government was not established under the Articles of Confederation?
The executive branch
Multiple Choice: Which of the following powers was NOT granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation? A) Declare war B) Regulate interstate commerce C) Coin money D) Conduct foreign affairs
B) Regulate interstate commerce
2 strengths of the Articles of Conference
Land ordinance of 1785 and NW ordinance of 1787
3 weaknesses of the Article of Confederation
No judicial branch, each star got one vote, and anonymous voting
What did the Land Ordinance do?
Surveyed and divided the NW territory
What did the NW ordinance do?
New states- 60,000 free people
What contribution to the realization the nation needed a stronger central government?
Shay’s rebellion
What was the lost state of Franklin?
John Sevier & citizens formed a state in East TN
What year of May did the representatives meet?
1787
Where did the representatives meet?
Philadelphia
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Who was the “Father of the Constitution”?
Thomas Jefferson
What plan wanted representation based on population?
Virginia
What plan wanted representation to be equal for each state?
New Jersey
