Constitutional Convention
________ (1787) meets for the purpose of revising the Articles.
Federalist Papers
The ________ (85 essays) written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay to persuade people to support ratification of the Constitution.
Property requirements
________ were typical for voter eligibility.
George Washington
In 1789 ________ takes office as the nations 1st President.
Roger Sherman
________ introduced the Great Compromise.
New Jersey Plan
________ was favored by the small states Unicameral (1 house) legislature Each state would have equal representation.
James Madison
________ introduced the Virginia Plan (Large State Plan)
popular sovereignty
The Constitution set up a government based upon ________.
Anti Federalists
________: critics of the Constitution and favored a weak central government F.
5th Compromise
3 /________: slaves would be counted 3 /5 of a person when deciding representation in the House of Reps.
division of power
The Constitution set up a(n) ________ between the national and state government (Federalism)
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
________: set up the system for territories to enter the union as new states.
institution of slavery
Although the word "slave "or "slavery "was not used in the Constitution, the ________ was very much protected by the original document.
Land Ordinance of 1784
________ established principle that territories could become states as their populations grew.
Land Ordinance of 1785
________: set up system for surveying and selling land in Northwest.
Separation of powers
power was typically split between 3 branches of government
Government could
Conduct foreign policy, borrow money, make treaties
Land Ordinance of 1785
set up system for surveying and selling land in Northwest
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
set up the system for territories to enter the union as new states
Demands
lower taxes, end of foreclosures, paper $, end of imprisonment for debt
Annapolis Convention (1786)
5 states attend to discuss trade and commerce
3/5th Compromise
slaves would be counted 3/5 of a person when deciding representation in the House of Reps
Federalists
supporters of the Constitution and a strong central government
Anti-Federalists
critics of the Constitution and favored a weak central government F
Presidents would not be elected directly by the voters
wanted to limit excessive popular influence