1. Forging a National Republic
COLD CALL
Chapter 7
Forging a National Republic

2. Define and Describe the political theory of republicanism.
Compare and Contrast the three varieties of republicanism discussed by the book.

3. How did Abigail Adams use the founding ideals of the revolution and the push for independence to further women’s rights?

4. Define and describe the concept of a “constitution.”
Why did early Americans deem a constitution necessary for the young nation?

5. Describe the form of government created by the Articles of Confederation.
Why was the AOC largely ineffective at governing the country?

6. What was the significance of the land ordinances passed between 1784-1787?
Specifically discuss the Northwest Ordinance

7. Describe the events of Shays’ Rebellion and explain how this event convinced doubters that the AOC did not work and needed fixing.

8. Describe the members who attended the Constitutional Convention and their goals.

9. Compare and Contrast the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
Be sure to explain who supported each plan and why

10. How was the issue of slavery addressed at the Constitutional Convention?
Be sure to describe the 3/5ths Compromise

11. Who were the Federalists and what did they support during the debate over ratification?

12. Who were the Anti-Federalists and what did they support during the debate over ratification?

13. Explain the Federalist’s and Antifederalist’s arguments against and in favor of the Bill of Rights respectively.