Slavery+Constitution

What was Americas first Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

What COULD the Articles of Confederation do?

• Tax the states

• Enforce their laws

• Regulate state trade

• Create laws

This event demonstrated to many Americans that the Articles of Confederation were too weak:

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Shays Rebellion

• French and Indian War

The farmers that caused Shays Rebellion were angry because they were Soldiers in what war? (type out completely) The ______ _______ (2 words)

(a)  

Shays Rebellion was...

• Inside the system

• Outside the system

• Creating a new system

Check TWO reasons why the farmers were angry during Shays Rebellion:

• They weren't getting paid

• They had to fight in the war

• The government couldn't help them

• They couldn't collect their harvest

What city did the Constitutional Convention take place in?

• New York City

• Annapolis

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

Why was it important that George Washington was at the convention?

• He was in charge of the military

• He was trusted by all

• He was the President

• He had to write the Constitution

Which states put forth the New Jersey plan?

• Large States

• Small States

• Slave States

• Free States

Which states put forth the Virginia plan?

• Large States

• Small States

• Slave States

• Free States