Unit 5 Study Guide

Front

Americans did not want to put too much power in who?

Back

One Ruler

Front

What was our 1st National gov’t called?

Back

The Articles of Confederation

Front

The Articles of Confederation set up a ________ national government.

Back

weak

Front

What was outlawed in the Northwest Territory?

Back

Slavery

Front

List one-way Britain broke the Treaty of Paris. They wouldn’t leave America & blocking our ships while trying to trade Shay’s Rebellion.

Back

They wouldn’t leave America.

Front

Shays Rebellion led to the formation of what?

Back

The United States Constitution

Front

What became an important topic when writing our new Constitution?

Back

Slavery

Front

Who is referred to as the Father of the Constitution?

Back

James Madison

Front

Which plan did the framers choose setting up a gov’t with 3 branches? Options: The Great Compromise, The Virginia Plan, The New Jersey Plan, The Connecticut Plan

Back

The Great Compromise

Front

Which compromise counted 3 out of 5 slaves in the population for taxation & representation purposes?

Back

The Three-Fifths Compromise