Practice Flashcard: Articles of Confederation to Constitution

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How many states were needed to CREATE a law?

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9/13

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How many states were needed to agree to AMEND/CHANGE the Articles of Confederation? Options: 6/13, 8/13, 9/13, 13/13

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13/13

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What was the importance of Shay's Rebellion?

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For the 13 colonies to have a stronger federal government.

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The Federalists ______________ and feared ________________.

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Favored the federal government; states would have too much power.

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Anti-Federalists ___________ and feared _______________.

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Favored state power and feared the President would have too much power.

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The New Jersey Plan had one part to it: 1 vote per state (no matter the population or size)

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1 vote per state (no matter the population or size)

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What is the 3/5 compromise?

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Had to do with slaves only counting as 3/5 of a vote (so only 3 of every 5 slaves could vote).