Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention

Which of the following descriptions applied the Articles of Confederation? (Choose three answers.)

• It was used during and after the Revolutionary War.

• It created three branches of government.

• It required unanimous approval of all thirteen states.

• It created a Confederation Congress--one vote per state.

Which region of South Carolina was dominant in government?

• The low country because they had more people

• The low country because they were more prominent and made laws for all of SC

• The back country because they had more people

• The back country because they were more prominent and made laws for all of SC

Why was the capital moved from Charleston to Columbia?

• The people of Charleston did not want to deal with politics any longer.

• The people in the low country voted for the move in the election.

• It was moved to ease tensions between the low and back countries.

• It was moved because there was more money to be made in Columbia.

What made the Articles of Confederation weak? (Choose two answers.)

• They did not allow for a peace time army to protect the country.

• They did not allow the government to coin money.

• They allowed states to print their own money.

• They did not allow the government to negotiate treaties.

What was voting representation to the National government like under the Articles of Confederation?

• It was based on state population.

• It was based on two delegates from each state.

• It was based on one vote per state.

• It did not allow representation.

Why did Shay's rebellion happen?

• The government handled the debt of veterans very harshly.

• The government would allow the people to vote.

• The government did not treat Loyalists kindly after the war.

• Shay rebelled to stop slavery.

What was a result of Shay’s Rebellion?

• The government ended slavery.

• The delegates met to form a stronger national government.

• The delegates met to punish the Loyalists.

• The government forgave all rebellion members.

Which SC delegate to the Constitutional Convention was the most prominent (influential)?

• George Washington

• Pierce Butler

• John Rutledge

• Thomas Pinckney

Why did SC favor a strong central government?

• They desired protection of property and control of commerce.

• They didn't favor a strong central government.

• They wanted to punish North Carolina for splitting away.

• They were having trouble with representation because they were a small state.

The Confiscation and Amercement Acts had to do with:

• Overthrowing George Washington as president.

• Punishing those who were Loyalists during the American Revolution.

• Taxing the wealthy so that the state income would be equal.

• Placing a tax on those who used slave to work their farms.