Liberty's Kids (Episode 40 - We the People)

Front

What problems were the farmers in Massachusetts having?

Back

Massive debt and the government taking their land

Front

Farmers borrowed money from the government in order to buy more grain to feed which group of people?

Back

American Revolutionary soldiers

Front

What does Daniel Shays want to do to the courthouse?

Back

Close the courts at any cost

Front

Why are people attacking a courthouse in Maryland?

Back

To protest taxes

Front

Why did the delegates from the 13 colonies meet in Philadelphia?

Back

To fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation

Front

What city do America’s leaders meet for the Convention to work on the Constitution?

Back

Philadelphia

Front

Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

George Washington

Front

Why does Madison keep the press out of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

To avoid public embarrassment for delegates who change their mind

Front

What does Madison want to do at the Constitutional Convention?

Back

Create a new strong central government that has power over the states

Front

What's the purpose of having 3 branches of government, according to Benjamin Franklin?

Back

It's a system of checks and balances