Constitutional Convention Flashcard

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One event that led to the Constitutional Convention was _____: War of 1812, Shay's Rebellion, Boston Tea Party, The American Revolution

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Shay's Rebellion

Answer explanation

One event that led to the Constitutional Convention was Shay's Rebellion, which highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger federal government.

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Which statement explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak central government? Options: Colonial experiences under British rule had generated a fear of an abusive government, the lack of national problems made the creation of a strong central government unnecessary, Americans wanted to follow the plan of government established by the Declaration of Independence, Americans no longer believed in establishing representative government institutions

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Colonial experiences under British rule had generated a fear of an abusive government

Answer explanation

Colonial experiences under British rule had generated a fear of an abusive government, leading to the establishment of a weak central government in the Articles of Confederation to prevent tyranny.

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Based on this statement, what conclusion can be reached about the Articles of Confederation?

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most authority was granted to the states

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, most authority was indeed granted to the states, reflecting a decentralized government structure. This contrasts with the other options, which misrepresent the powers of the national government.

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The inability for state and national government officials to stop Shays' Rebellion illustrated-

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the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

The inability of state and national government officials to quell Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which lacked a strong central authority to address such uprisings effectively.

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Why was it difficult for the national government under the Articles of Confederation to function efficiently? Options: The executive branch was required to approve all decisions made by Congress, Conflicts between the major political parties made compromise difficult, Congress required nine of the thirteen states to approve laws, Congress lacked the power to admit new states to the Union

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Congress required nine of the thirteen states to approve laws

Answer explanation

Congress required nine of the thirteen states to approve laws, making it extremely difficult to pass legislation. This supermajority requirement often led to gridlock and inefficiency in the national government under the Articles of Confederation.

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The Northwest Ordinance instituted a process for the orderly expansion of the United States by -

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establishing a system for admitting new states to the Union

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance established a systematic approach for admitting new states to the Union, ensuring orderly expansion and governance of territories, rather than relocating tribes or banning slavery.

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In which region of this map did Congress ban slavery as part of legislation adopted in 1787?

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2

Answer explanation

Congress banned slavery in the Northwest Territory, which corresponds to region 2 on the map, as part of the Northwest Ordinance adopted in 1787.

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The information below describes the-

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Northwest Ordinance

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance established a framework for governing the Northwest Territory, outlining the process for admitting new states and ensuring rights for settlers, distinguishing it from the other documents listed.

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What was an accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: eliminating the use of slave labor in the South, regulating trade disputes between the states, establishing a central bank and common currency, creating a system for governing the western territories

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creating a system for governing the western territories

Answer explanation

An accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was creating a system for governing the western territories, which included the Northwest Ordinance, establishing a framework for future states.

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The Great Compromise was when Roger Sherman suggested Congress have a House of Representatives and a ___.

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Senate

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise, proposed by Roger Sherman, established a bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives and a Senate, balancing the needs of both populous and smaller states.