"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.

Characteristics of the Government Under the Articles

Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

Congress of Confederation

name given to the unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation

It set the stage for growth and expansion. It was the 1st federal legislation to outlaw slavery in any part of the Northwest territory, protecting the rights of African Americans.

States have powers that are not explicitly given to the national government

Powers of the Congress of Confederation

Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.

a majority greater than a simple majority of one over half, e.g., 3/5, 2/3.

The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.

How many states were needed to pass a law?

Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System

It was stronger than it was under the articles

How many states were needed to approve an amendment to the Articles

the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government.

The level of government that deals with national matters

Strengths of the Articles

Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.

Established branches and checks and balances. Inspired the US Constitution

The level of government that deals with national matters

agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress

1. Congress appoints a group of leaders to govern the territory. 2. When the population reaches 5,000 free adult males, the residents could elect leaders. 3. Once 60,000 free people reside in the territory they could hold a constitutional convention, draft a state constitution and submit it to Congress for approval.

Who has more power under the Articles?

Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System

It was stronger than it was under the articles

How did the Articles encourage democracy?

sold into slavery at age 11; after gaining freedom, he spoke out against slavery and published his autobiography, which was used to inspire American abolitionists. Inspired the abolitionist movement in Britain.

The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.

Reserved Greater power for the states

States have powers that are not explicitly given to the national government

"Small State" proposal at the Constitutional Convention that called for equal representation of each state in Congress regardless of the state's population. Called for a unicameral congress.

Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.

Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery

Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade

Why did states have the ability to make rules that were good for their own state?

The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.

The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.

Massachusetts Constitution

Established branches and checks and balances. Inspired the US Constitution

The level of government that deals with national matters

Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.

New Jersey Constitution

Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.

Pennsylvania Constitution

Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.

Louisiana Constitution

1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery

Balancing national unity and state sovereignty, protecting against authoritarianism by limiting the government

3 steps for admitting a state

1. Congress appoints a group of leaders to govern the territory. 2. When the population reaches 5,000 free adult males, the residents could elect leaders. 3. Once 60,000 free people reside in the territory they could hold a constitutional convention, draft a state constitution and submit it to Congress for approval.

It was stronger than it was under the articles

The level of government that deals with national matters

How was the Northwest Ordinance a success?

It set the stage for growth and expansion. It was the 1st federal legislation to outlaw slavery in any part of the Northwest territory, protecting the rights of African Americans.

Having to do with the home (home country)

The level of government that deals with national matters

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States

Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.

Why did abolitionists focus on changing state law instead of national law?

The power to end slavery was in the hands of each state.

Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.

the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government.

sold into slavery at age 11; after gaining freedom, he spoke out against slavery and published his autobiography, which was used to inspire American abolitionists. Inspired the abolitionist movement in Britain.

Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System

Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.

African-American scientist who taught himself calculus and trigonometry. Published yearly almanacs. Criticized Thomas Jefferson's views on slavery.

name given to the unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation

Impact of Elizabeth Freeman's case

Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.

A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments

The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.

What did the court rule in Elizabeth Freeman's case?

The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.

Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting seized property and arrests to debtors prisons.

Problems of the Articles of Confederation

No federal court, Unanimous Consent required, No power to enforce laws, Cannot regulate trade, No power to tax, No central leadership, No armed forces, One vote for each state, No national currency

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States

Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.

1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.

manage public health and welfare, make and enforce state law, develop educational systems, oversee trade within a state

What led to Shay's Rebellion?

State governments and debt collectors seized the property of veterans who fought in the Continental Army because they still did not get paid

Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.

Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting seized property and arrests to debtors prisons.

Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery

Significance of Shay's Rebellion

It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.

By the number of representatives a state has.

Half-Starved, limping government

Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.

The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.

Who organized the meeting of delegates to discuss the Articles?

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

For them to equal 1 person when determining the number of representatives in the House of Representatives

Constitutional Convention

The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.

Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade

What did the Constitution establish the United States as?

1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.

"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.

Framers of the Constitution

Having to do with the home (home country)

"Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for representation based on population in both houses of a bicameral Congress.

manage public health and welfare, make and enforce state law, develop educational systems, oversee trade within a state

Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System

Having to do with the home (home country)

Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.

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Articles of Confederation

Ben Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington

Declaring War, Resolving Disagreements between States, Managing Foreign Alliances, Managing Native American Relations,

1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788.

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What did the delegates want to ensure in a new national government?

clearly stated

Power struggles between state and national government

That it was not too powerful.

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Confederation

There are no kings

an alliance of independent states

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why did colonists not want a strong national government?

Gave women the right to vote

Leader of the convention. Delegates thought of him to be the 1st president of the US. His support convinced many to vote for ratification.

They believed it could threaten people's natural rights

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Ratify

to approve

Congress could not outlaw the slave trade until 1808 and the Constitution must contain a slave clause requiring northerners to send people escaping slavery back to the South if caught

Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form

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Main Principle of the Articles

Limited Government

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

Approval of 9 out of 13

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Decentralized

governmental power is spread among more than one person or group

An African-American woman who sued for her freedom in a Massachusetts court and won

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