Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention

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A government that runs the state

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State Government

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A governing body for an entire nation/country

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National Government

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Group that makes the laws

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Legislature

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A weakness of the Articles of Confederation included: President, Common Currency, Weak National Government, Legislative Branch

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Weak National Government

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Wanted each state receives only one vote in the legislature. Supports the states with smaller populations.

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New Jersey Plan

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Wanted a two houses or groups (bicameral) to make laws. The population of each state would determine the number of votes. The larger populated states would get more votes. Supports the large states.

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Virginia Plan

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Rebellion that started in Massachusetts to protest high taxes and loss of property for farmers returning from the Revolutionary War.

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Shay's Rebellion

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This house of Congress’ members is based on the population of the state

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House of Representatives

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What does the political cartoon represent?

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3/5 Compromise: every 5 slaves = 3 people for representation & taxation in Congress

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What was the Great Compromise?

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A combining of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan