Chapter 2 - Constitution

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

The compact between the thirteen original colonies that created a loose league of friendship, with the national gov’t drawing its powers from the states.

Question 2

Shay’s Rebellion

Answer 2

Aug. 1786 - Daniel Shay along w/ 2,000 armed farmers in western Massachusetts, seized county courthouse.

Question 3

Common Sense

Answer 3

Jan. 1776 - “T. Pain” with encouragement from Ben Franklin.

A pamphlet forcefully arguing for independence from Great Britain.

Question 4

Constitutional convention

Answer 4

Philadelphia 1787 - 55 delegates attempting to produce a constitution.

Question 5

New Jersey Plan

Answer 5

A framework for the constitution proposed by a group of small states. It’s key points were a one house legislature with one vote for each state, a Congress with the ability to raise revenue, and a Supreme Court with members appointed for life.

Question 6

Virginia Plan

Answer 6

The first general plan for the constitution offered in Philadelphia. It’s key points were a bicameral legislature, as well as an executive and judiciary chosen by the national legislation.

Question 7

The Great Compromise

Answer 7

The final decision of the Constitutional convention to create a two house legislature, with the lower house elected by the people and with powers divided between the two houses. It also made national law supreme.

Question 8

Federalist Papers # 10

Answer 8

James Madison - argued that the organization of the new government would minimize the effects of political factions.