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History Words/Q&A
| Treaty of Ninety Six (n.) | the backcountry agreed to remain neutral in the Revolution. |
| Articles of Confederation (n.) | was the first national government of the United States that allowed one vote per state and consisted of a unicameral legislative branch. It was also called the "Firm League of Friendship." |
| Shay's Rebellion (n.) | a rebellion led by Massachusetts farmer, Daniel Shays, against the state/local government because of unjust taxes and debt demands. It lasted from 1786-1787. |
| Virginia Plan (n.) | the plan based on the creation of a three-branched governmental system (legislature, judicial, and executive) and based representation on population; it was supported by larger states. |
| New Jersey Plan (n.) | the plan that called for equal representation of the states that was supported by the smaller states. |
| Great (Connecticut) Compromise (n.) | provided for equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives. |
| Three-Fifths Compromise (n.) | the compromise that stated the population of slaves would be counted as three-fifths in total when apportioning representatives, as well as presidential electors and taxes. |
| Commerce Compromise (n.) | a compromise reached that promised that the federal government would not tax exports or attempt to regulate the international slave trade for at least 20 years. |
| ratify (v.) | to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction. |
| Federalists (n.) | citizens who argued for a strong government that could be influential in foreign affairs and establish better trade relations that would restore economic stability. |
| Anti-Federalists (n.) | the backcountry citizens who opposed a stronger federal government and the ratification of a new constitution. |
| Bill of Rights (n.) | a formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States , incorporated in the Constitution as Amendments 1-10, and in all state constitutions. |