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Section 9.1-9.2 quiz

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What were some parts of the individual state constitutions? each became a separate republic, legislatures were appointed by the people, included bill of rights
What were the Articles of Confederation? The Articles of Confederation was a set of things Congress could or could not do. This was Congress' first plan to create a confederation.
What was the Land Ordinance of 1785? The Land Ordinance of 1785 was a law passed that divided the western land into 6 by 6 mile squares called townships. Each township was divided into 36 smaller areas.
What was the Northwest Ordinance? The Northwest Ordinance divided the northwest territory into 3-5 smaller territories. Congress would appoint a governor first. At 5000 adult males, they could elect a legislature. At 60,000 population, a territory could apply to be a state.
What was Shays' Rebellion? Shays' Rebellion was when Daniel Shays led a group of farmers to rebel against the government. The farmers marched on Springfield, MA to the federal arsenal (where they keep the weapons). Shays' Rebellion was crushed there.
What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College was proposed as a way to elect the prez. Every four years, each state chooses as many electors as it had members in the House and Senate. The electors vote for Prez and VP. If they couldn't reach an agreement, the House would choose.
What did James Madison do that stood out among the Constitutional Convention delegates? James Madison was the best-prepared of the delegates. When he was not speaking, he was taking notes.
What was George Washington's connection to the Constitutional Convention? George Washington was elected president of the convention.
What did Roger Sherman do? Roger Sherman proposed the Great Compromise.
What did the Great Compromise state? The Great Compromise said that Congress would have a House of Representatives and a Senate. Each state would have 2 senators(elected by legislature). The House would have a number of representatives proportional to its population (elected by voters).
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise? This compromise stated that slaves were to be counted as three-fifths of a person (hence the name).
What was the Trade Compromise? The Trade Compromise stated that Congress would control most trade, except for certain things: it could not end the slave trade for 20 years, until 1808; and it could not tax exports
What was the House of Representatives? The House of Representatives is part of Congress. Each state gets as many representatives as is proportional to its population. They are elected by the people.
What was the Senate? The Senate is part of Congress. Each state gets two senators. They are elected by the legislature.
Who was part of the Judicial Branch and what did they do? The Supreme Court. They interpret the laws.
Who was part of the Legislative Branch and what did they do? The House and the Senate. They made the laws.
Who was part of the Executive Branch and what did they do? The President. He carries out the laws.
vocab - ratify approve
vocab - Confederation an alliance of independent states
vocab - Republic a government run by elected representatives of the people
vocab - Bill of Rights first ten amendments of the Constitution
vocab - amendments changes made to the Constitution
vocab - preamble first paragraph that precedes the actual text of the Constitution. Summarizes the reasons why it was written
vocab - Constitution a plan of government
vocab - depression a long, sharp decline in economic activity
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