AOC/compromises Flashcards
What was Shay’s Rebellion?
was to lower the taxes on the farmers after coming back from the war because they soon could not afford to the taxes and then they would have to give up their homes
What was the cause for the Rebellion?
the national debt from the war
What was the outcome of Shay’s Rebellion?
they angered the soldiers and the soldiers shot and killed four farmers
Why is Shay’s Rebellion significant?
it showed the weakness of the AOC
Did these compromises outlaw slavery?
no, these compromise used slaves as workers, they did not give them their rights or freedom
What was the purpose of the Convention?
to create a new government
Which states benefited the great compromise?
larger states
What was the great compromise?
they created a biacameral legislature, HOR was proportional and Senate was equal representation
Which states did it not benefit from the great compromise?
smaller states
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
-states kept most the power
-congress had no power
-no judicial or exectiuve, or legislature branch
-no taxing power
-no national army
-cannot regulate trade
Powers of the Articles of the Confederation
declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, and manage relations
What were the Articles of Confederation?
was the first government and constitution the 13 colonies had and it was weak
land ordinance of 1785
divided land into townships 6 by 6 miles
northwest ordinance of 1787
spilt nw territory into seating
60,000 people = state
land act of 1800
sets up a payment plan- half now, half later
