Flashcard on the Original 13 Colonies and Federal Government

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What form of government did most 18th-century Americans favor?

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Republic

Front

What is republicanism?

Back

The idea that governments should be based on the consent of the people

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What were the states drafting while the continental congress was working on a government document?

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Their own constitutions

Front

What was one proposed solution for state representation in the new government? Options: Each state elects the same number of representatives, Larger states have fewer representatives, States with more wealth have more votes, Each state has a different number of votes

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Each state elects the same number of representatives

Front

What was the initial decision about state representation in the new government?

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Each state receives 1 vote.

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What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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To survey and organize land

Front

What type of grid was used in the territories as the United States expanded?

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Regular grid

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What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinances of 1787?

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To set requirements for the admission of new states

Front

What was the number of free Inhabitants that a territory had to have in order to write an official state constitution and submit it to Congress for approval?

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60,000

Front

Which state rejected the proposed tax on imported goods?

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Rhode Island