3.8 The New American Republic

How did the Articles of Confederation impact military readiness?

• No army funding

• Large standing army

• Strong military alliances

• Well-funded defense

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the power to tax?

• Federal government

• State governments

• Both federal and state governments

• Local governments

What was each area known as in the Land Ordinance?

• A township

• A district

• A county

• A province

How would representation in the Senate be determined according to the Great Compromise?

• Based on state population

• Equal representation for each state

• Based on state wealth

• Determined by the President

What law was enacted regarding slavery?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Fugitive Slave Law

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Homestead Act

How many electoral votes does Texas have?

• 29

• 38

• 55

• 20

How many electoral votes does New York have?

• 29

• 20

• 18

• 15

Which state has 55 electoral votes?

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• New York

What was the overall vision of the Federalists?

• Strong, central government

• Power in the states

• No government

• Monarchy

Who was a key Federalist?

• Patrick Henry

• George Mason

• Alexander Hamilton

• Richard Henry Lee