Why did Massachusetts farmers join Shay's Rebellion?

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Why was it difficult for Congress to maintain an army under the Articles?

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What caused the most delays in ratification of the Articles?

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What did the NW Ordinance ensure?

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Explain two ways the government established by the Articles is different from the government we have today:

What caused Shay's rebellion?

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What do you think was the biggest weakness of the Articles and why? Also be able to identify two strengths and two weaknesses of the A of C:

What was the law that established a plan to settle the land around the Great lakes?

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What does ratify or ratified mean?

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What was the original purpose of the convention in Philadelphia?

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James Madison's key role in organizing the convention and writing the document led him to be called what?

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Generally what did the Great Compromise do?

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How was the representation divided by the great compromise?

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According to the 3/5 compromise 3/5 of a state's slave population would be (a)   .

Why did large states support the Virginia Plan?

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What plan called for a unicameral legislation?

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What role did George Washington play at the convention?

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Explain what the framers choose as a system for electing the President?

Be able to create a 25 word summary explaining the Great Compromise and its main purpose:

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