Chapter 2 Section 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Northwest ordinance
A
Estimated that territories could be developed as states
2
Q
Ratify
A
To approve
3
Q
Unicameral
A
ONE house legislature (what the articles had)
4
Q
Cede
A
Yield to territory claims
5
Q
Before an amendment can be approved what has to be done?
A
All 13 states had to ratify
6
Q
How many were needed out of 13 to pass a law
A
9 out of 13
7
Q
Shays rebellion
A
- Was when a group of farmers refused to pay taxes this caused Americans to seek out a Stronger central govt
- was caused by economic depression farmers couldn’t pay taxes because they were going bankrupt this caused govt to take their lands
8
Q
Treaties
A
The congress could enter into treaties
9
Q
No executive branch
A
Was under the articles of confederation
10
Q
Congress was expected to…
A
Deal with foreign affairs and defense
