Foundations of Early American Government

Chapter 9 covers the Confederation and the Constitution, highlighting the first government, the Articles of Confederation, and their weaknesses. It discusses the economic challenges post-Revolution, Shay's Rebellion, and the need for a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention. Key compromises, such as the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise, are explained, along with the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

What was the role of the Second Continental Congress in the early government of the United States?

• It was the first to propose the Great Compromise.

• It was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights.

• It served as the nation's first government.

• It established the first national bank.

Which of the following was a key feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A bicameral legislature

• A strong central government

• The ability to levy taxes

• A loose agreement among states

Why were the Articles of Confederation deliberately designed to create a weak central government?

• To promote international trade

• To encourage state independence

• To simplify the legislative process

• To prevent the rise of a monarchy

What was a significant economic challenge faced by the United States after the Revolution?

• High tariffs on exports

• Overproduction of goods

• Excessive foreign investment

• Lack of a national currency

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 contribute to the development of the United States?

• It created a new national currency.

• It abolished slavery in all states.

• It set up a process for territories to become states.

• It established a national bank.

What was the main cause of Shay's Rebellion?

• Opposition to the new Constitution

• Disputes over land ownership

• High taxes and economic hardship

• Conflicts with Native American tribes

What was one of the outcomes of Shay's Rebellion?

• The establishment of a national bank

• The call for a stronger central government

• The immediate abolition of slavery

• The drafting of the Articles of Confederation

What was the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• A plan for a bicameral legislature

• An agreement to abolish slavery

• A treaty with foreign nations

• A decision to maintain the Articles of Confederation

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise address the issue of slavery?

• It abolished slavery in the northern states.

• It granted freedom to all slaves in the southern states.

• It counted each slave as three-fifths of a person for representation.

• It allowed slaves to vote in elections.

What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• The establishment of a standing army

• The power to levy taxes

• The inclusion of a national bank

• The lack of a bill of rights