Unit 4 Vocabulary: Development of Constitution

Unit 4 Vocabulary: Development of Constitution

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Government

Back

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Democracy

Back

A system of government where the people rule, typically through elected representatives.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Republic

Back

Government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws on their behalf

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Confederation

Back

Government where the states are stronger

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Articles of Confederation

Back

The first government of the United States.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Shays’ Rebellion

Back

An armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts over high taxes and debt after the Revolutionary War. It proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Constitutional Convention

Back

A gathering of 55 leaders in Philadelphia in 1787 to address the problems of the Articles of Confederation.

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