ush quiz shays reb, forming a new nation

What was the main goal of the new nation after the Revolutionary War?

To prevent tyranny.

What type of government did the new nation establish?

A republic where the people elect representatives.

What document did the Continental Congress write in November 1777?

The Articles of Confederation.

How many votes did each state have in the Congress of the Confederation?

One vote.

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

To establish a plan for surveying, selling, and settling land.

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 address?

It set a procedure for dividing land into territories and requirements for new states' admission.

What significant weakness did the Articles of Confederation have regarding taxation?

Congress could not levy taxes and relied on states to do so.

What sparked Shays' Rebellion in 1786?

Farmers suffered from a shortage of money and were forced to sell land and livestock to pay debts.

What important meeting took place in Philadelphia from May to September 1787?

The Constitutional Convention.

What did James Madison argue for at the Constitutional Convention?

A strong central government that balanced state interests.

What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.

What concept ensures that no one branch of government is stronger than the others?

Checks and balances.