What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

Taxes and debt faced by Massachusetts farmers

How did Shays' Rebellion influence the U.S. government?

It highlighted the need for a stronger central government

Where did the delegates meet in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation?

Philadelphia at Independence Hall

What was a key feature of the debates during the Constitutional Convention?

Disagreements on voting rights, national power, and state vs. federal authority

Why was the New Jersey Plan rejected by most delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

It didn’t improve the Articles of Confederation

What was the main concern of small state delegates during the debate over representation?

The possibility of being dominated by large states

What was the Great Compromise, and who proposed it?

A plan for a bicameral legislature with both population-based and equal representation, proposed by Roger Sherman

What was the disagreement between Southern and Northern delegates regarding enslaved people's representation?

Southern delegates wanted enslaved people fully counted for representation, while Northern delegates argued they should be treated as property for tax purposes

What effect did the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence have on attitudes toward slavery in the Northern states?

It led to the gradual abolition of slavery in Northern states

Why did the Southern states resist the abolition of slavery despite some opposition in the region?

The Southern economy relied heavily on enslaved labor

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Enslaved people were counted as three-fifths of a person for representation in the House of Representatives

What was the main concern of Southern delegates regarding the regulation of trade?

They feared taxes on exports and restrictions on the slave trade

What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Clause in the Constitution?

It required escaped enslaved people to be returned to their owners

What was the debate over the structure of the executive branch at the Constitutional Convention?

Whether the executive branch should be led by one person or three

What concern did Benjamin Franklin have about a single executive?

That a single executive might become too powerful or militaristic, like a king

How was the method of electing the president decided at the Constitutional Convention?

A compromise was reached to elect the president through a system of electors

Why did the framers of the Constitution create the Electoral College instead of having Congress or the people directly elect the president?

They wanted to ensure the presidency would remain separate from Congress and the public

How did the Electoral College system originally work?

Electors voted for two candidates, with the top vote-getter becoming president and the runner-up becoming vice president

What criticism of the Electoral College system has persisted, particularly after the 1824 election?

It has led to a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote

How did the framers of the Constitution decide the process for ratification?

Approval from nine states and ratification by elected delegates at state conventions

Why did some delegates, like Randolph and Mason, refuse to sign the Constitution?

They were concerned about individual rights and the power of the national government

What symbolized optimism for the future of the United States, as expressed by Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention?

The sun behind George Washington’s chair

What was the main argument of the Federalists in support of the U.S. Constitution?

It would create a strong national government to unite the states and address weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation

What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

That it would lead to excessive taxation, presidential tyranny, and a strong judicial branch

What did James Madison emphasize in the debate over the Constitution?

That there was no middle ground—either the Union would continue or it would not

In the period after independence, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?

rights for which people fought would be lost

What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?

land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes

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What was James Madison's main concern about the future of the United States after the war?

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That the states wouldn't unite effectively

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What was a key limitation of the Articles of Confederation?

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The lack of ability to tax and enforce decisions

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Why did James Madison and others meet in 1787?

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To revise the Articles of Confederation

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What issue did states face under the Articles of Confederation that highlighted its weaknesses?

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Quarrels over boundaries and taxes

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What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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To organize western lands into townships for sale

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What was a significant feature of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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It granted rights to settlers and banned slavery

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What caused economic instability in the new nation after the Revolution?

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Worthless paper money and varying state currencies

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