8.2.P Constitutional Era

8.2.P Constitutional Era

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
- The National Government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the power to tax.
- The National Government lacked the power to raise an army.
- The National Government lacked the power to enforce treaties.
- All of the above

Back

All of the above

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation contribute to the calling of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Back

They made it difficult for Congress to raise money and enforce laws.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation but created a new government, the US Constitution?

Back

Constitutional Convention

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the plan for representation that was supported by larger states since representation would be based on a state's population?

Back

Virginia Plan

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the plan for representation that was supported by smaller states since representation would be equal for all states?

Back

New Jersey Plan

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which group argued for a stronger national government, who could be powerful in foreign affairs and establishing better trade relations, and in favor of ratification of the Constitution?

Back

Federalist

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which group opposed a stronger national government because the elite would have too much power, and opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?

Back

Anti-Federalist

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