Creating A Nation (U.S. History)

From the Articles of Confederation to the signing of the U.S. Constitution, our government has come a long way.

What were three problems of the Articles of Confederation?

It gave the government no power to tax, it was weak with no central government, and there was no unified currency across all colonies.

How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?

56 delegates

How many delegates actually signed the Constitution?

36 delegates

Which plan benefited the larger states?

The Virginia Plan

Which plan benefited the smaller states?

The New Jersey Plan

What was the Great Compromise?

Delegates agreed on a bicameral house- a lower house and an upper house.

What was the lower house called and how was its representation determined?

The lower house was called the House of Representatives. The more population your state had, the more representation you would get.

What was the upper house called and how was its representation determined?

The upper house was called the Senate, and every state got two representatives, no matter its population.

What branch is the House of Representatives and the Senate in and what are some of their roles and responsibilities?

The House of Representatives and the Senate are part of the Legislative Branch, and their responsibilities are to make and pass laws.

What was Shay’s Rebellion?

An armed uprising of Massachusetts farmers led by Daniel Shays protesting high taxes and debt, which highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Did the North or the South have slaves?

South

What was the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise?

To abolish slavery by 1808

What was the 3/5 Compromise?

An agreement reached at the Constitutional Convention that three-fifths of the enslaved population in the South would be counted for representation and taxation purposes.

What were Federalists & who were some of the leaders?

Delegates who supported the need for a strong central government. John Adams and Alexander Hamilton were the head of the Federalists

What were Anti-Federalists & who were some of the most famous ones?

Delegates who did not want a strong central government and were fearful of having another King George all over again. Patrick Henry and Sam Adams were some of the biggest supporters of this.

What is the Bill of Rights?

the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Delaware

Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?

Rhode Island

What was James Madison’s role in the making of the Consitution?

He was the writer of the Constitution, and he is highly regarded as ‘the father of the Constitution.’

What was George Washington’s role in the Constitutional Convention?

He was the leader of the convention, and went on to become the first president of the U.S.

How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect?

9 of the 13 states

What is the Legislative Branch?

The Legislative Branch consists of the two houses - the House of Representatives & the Senate, and they are responsible for making and passing laws.

What is the Judicial Branch?

U.S. Supreme Court

What is the Executive Branch?

President & his cabinet, they execute the laws

(Preamble) ____________ of the __________, in Order to form a more perfect ____, establish ______, insure domestic _________ provide for the common _______, promote the ________, and secure the ___________ to ourselves and our _________, do ordain and ________ this Constitution for the ______________________.

We The People, United States, Union, Justice, Tranquility, defense, general welfare, Blessings of Liberty, Posterity, establish, United States of America.

Bonus: When is Constitution Day?

September 17