Unit 3: The Constitution, G. Washington, and A. Hamilton

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What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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To establish a process for surveying and selling western lands.

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What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 accomplish?

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It established a procedure for admitting new states to the Union.

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How did the Articles of Confederation influence westward migration?

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By establishing policies for the settlement and governance of western territories.

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What was the impact of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 on slavery?

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It prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

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How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 contribute to public education?

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It set aside land for public schools.

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Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The national government had too much power over the states. The national government could easily amend the Articles. The national government had a strong executive branch. The national government could not levy taxes.

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The national government could not levy taxes.

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What was the main cause of Daniel Shays’ Rebellion?

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Economic hardship and debt among farmers.

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How did Shays’ Rebellion highlight the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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It showed that the national government was unable to maintain order and protect property.

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How did the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and events like Shays’ Rebellion lead to a call for a stronger central government?

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They exposed the inability of the national government to address economic and security issues.

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What is federalism?

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A system where power is divided between a national government and state governments.