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CH 8 Test

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Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution"? He was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Congress could not impose taxes.
What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787? What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787? to revise the Articles of Confederation.
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? Territories eventually became states.
Why is Shay's rebellion an important event in U.S. history? It led to the passage of a new Constitution
What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785? land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and the Great Lakes.
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government? rights for which people fought would be lost.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists? They supported the new Constitution.
Describe a federal system of government? power is shared by the national and state government.
What did the Great Compromise decide? representation in Congress
What was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention? how to balance the interest of the small and large states.
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention gave the job of choosing a chief executive to who? electors chosen by the states.
What did both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans have in common? three branches of government
What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution? giving up state power to form a stronger Union.
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic. What is a republic? system of government where the people elect representatives to represent them
The number of members in what was affected by state populations? House of Representatives.
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