Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Compromise

Who held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

• States

• National Government

• Congress

• the President

How many votes did each of the states receive under the Articles of Confederation?

• 2 per state

• Votes were based on state population

• 1 per state

• Votes were based on area of state

How many votes did the states need to ratify (or pass) a law under the Articles of Confederation?

• Majority rule

• 9 out of 13 states

• 10 out of 13 states

• 13 out of 13 states

Which of these compromises gave states practicing slavery the ability to count a portion of their enslaved people into account towards the overall state population?

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

• Fugitive Slave Clause

Wanted a one house or group (unicameral) to make laws. Each state receives only one vote. Supports the states with smaller populations.

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

known as the Connecticut Compromise. The Senate would have an equal number of representatives from each state (2 each state). The House of Representatives would include one representative for each 30,000 individuals in a state (based off state population size).

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

This house of Congress has 100 members today - 2 per state

• Shay's Rebellion

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Northwest Ordinance

This house of Congress’ members is based on the population of the state

• Shay's Rebellion

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Northwest Ordinance

What plan did the Northern states have for slavery?

• Slaves wouldn't count as people

• Slaves would count as 1 person

• Slaves would count as 3 people

• Slaves would count as 1/2 of a person

What was 1 reason that the North liked their slavery plan?

• Slaves weren't allowed to vote

• Slaves were allowed to vote

• Slaves in the South would be freed

• It made slavery illegal