History Chapter 10

1. What applied to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

1. The Northwest Territory had to be divided into smaller territories. 2. A governor and judges were named to govern the territory. 3. Slavery was prohibited in the Northwest Territory.

2. What caused Shay’s Rebellion?

Massachusetts property taxes were hard on farmers.

3. Describe the government under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress would not pass laws to collect taxes.

4. What did the states hope to gain under the Articles of Confederation?

freedom, independence, and a firm league of friendship

5. What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The government had only one branch, they would not pass laws to collect taxes, weak government.

6. What was ordered by the Northwest Ordinance of 1781?

divide the territory into smaller territories

7. What were 3 major goals of the Constitution?

1.To defend the nation 2.To ensure peace 3. To establish justice

8. What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

revise the Articles of Confederation

9. Which point in the Virginia Plan was objected to by supporters of the New Jersey Plan?

Larger states should have more representatives in Congress.

10. What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

11. What goal is stated in the Preamble to the Constitution?

to protect the people’s liberty

12. Describe the Great Compromise.

1. equal representation in the Senate 2. representation based on population for the House of Representatives 3. a Congress made up of two houses

13. Which group wanted a strong national government, like that set forth in the Constitution?

Federalists

14. What is the Bill of Rights?

ten Constitutional amendments specifying freedom

15. Who were Antifederalists?

People who were unhappy with the Constitution.

16. How did Benjamin Franklin describe the government under the Constitution?

“A republic, if you can keep it.”

17. What happened when Congress pledged to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Many states signed the Constitution.

18. What was the underlying reason that many states wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights places specific limits on the government. Some people still feared that a strong government would become too powerful. The Bill of Rights took away their fear.

19. Why was it important for the delegates to be able to change their minds at the Constitutional Convention?

The delegates had to compromise to come up with a plan with which most would agree. Sometimes a compromise means a person has to change his or her mind.

20. Who were the authors of The Federalists essays, and what were they trying to achieve?

The Federalists essays were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay. They wanted to educate people on the weaknesses of the Antifederalists’ arguments. They were hoping that once people were informed, they would see that the Antifederalists were incorrect in their opinions and vote for the Constitution.