Forming a New Government Study Guide

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Articles of Confederation

A document that created a league of friendship, giving states freedom and independence.

<p>A document that created a <strong>league of friendship</strong>, giving states freedom and independence.</p>
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Legislative Branch

The only branch set up by the Articles of Confederation, responsible for passing laws.

<p>The <strong>only branch set up by the Articles of Confederation</strong>, responsible for passing laws.</p>
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Shays Rebellion

A revolt led by Massachusetts farmers due to difficulties in paying property taxes.

<p>A revolt led by Massachusetts farmers due to difficulties in paying property taxes.</p>
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Legislation that divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories and provided a path to statehood.

<p>Legislation that divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories and provided a path to statehood.</p>
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Constitutional Convention

A meeting in May 1787 aimed at revising the Articles of Confederation by making small changes.

<p>A meeting in May 1787 aimed at <strong>revising the Articles of Confederation</strong> by making small changes.</p>
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Virginia Plan

Proposal that larger states should have more representatives in Congress compared to smaller states.

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Great Compromise

Agreement that created two houses in Congress with equal representation in the Senate and population-based representation in the House of Representatives.

<p>Agreement that created two houses in Congress with equal representation in the Senate and population-based representation in the House of Representatives.</p>
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Preamble to the Constitution

Introduces the Constitution and outlines its major goals, including establishing justice and ensuring domestic tranquility.

<p><strong>Introduces the Constitution and outlines its major goals</strong>, including establishing justice and ensuring domestic tranquility.</p>
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Federalists

Supporters of a strong national government as established by the Constitution.

<p>Supporters of a<strong> strong national </strong>government as established by the Constitution.</p>
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Antifederalists

Disagreed with the Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights to limit government power.

<p>Disagreed with the Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights to limit government power.</p>
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Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms.

<p>The <strong>first 10 amendments to the Constitution</strong> that guarantee individual freedoms.</p>
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Ratification

The formal approval of the Constitution by the states.

<p>The formal <strong>approval</strong> of the Constitution by the states.</p>
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Benjamin Franklin

He famously said, "A republic, if you can keep it," emphasizing the responsibilities of citizens in a republic.

<p>He famously said, <strong>"A republic, if you can keep it," </strong>emphasizing the responsibilities of citizens in a republic.</p>