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Articles of Confederation |
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What document did the Second Continental Congress approve of after declaring independence from Great Britain? |
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False....it was considered weak |
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The Articles of Confederation were considered to be strong.
True or false? |
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1. Solve common problems
2. Managed war against Great Britain |
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What 2 things did the Confederation Congress manage? |
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1. No President
2. No court settlers |
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What 2 things did the Confederation Congress lack? |
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1. The Congress had no power, such as collect taxes, since most of the power was held by the states.
2. Congress could not support an army to protect citizens
3. Congress could not pay the soldiers who fought in the war.
4. Congress could not pay other bills or settle disputes. |
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Describe 4 major problems the Congress had after the war. |
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| Which famous revolt occurred in Massachusetts, when farmers who lost their property after failing to pay bills, started a fight against the government? |
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| A stronger government that could pay bills was needed. |
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What was the result after Shay's Rebellion occurred? |
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On May 1787 in Philadelphia |
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Where and when did the Constitutional Convention occurred? |
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| How many delegates met in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention? |
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The reason for the convention was to write a new government because the Articles of Confederation were too weak. |
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Describe the reason to meet and have the Constitutional Convention. |
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1. Better Educated
2. Richer than most Americans
3. all were white men
4. Many were lawyers
5. Others included doctors, merchants, farmers, and soldiers |
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Describe the types of characteristics (5) of the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention. |
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| He kept the debates respectful. |
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Describe the role George Washington played during the meeting. |
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He calmed things down when tempers got heated. |
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Describe the role Benjamin Franklin played during the meeting. |
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He designed a plan for a strong national government. |
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What role did James Madison play during the meeting? |
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He wrote the final draft. |
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What role did Gouverneur Morris play during the meeting? |
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What type of system did the delegates agree upon? |
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A state government AND national government. |
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What is a federal system of government? |
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