Chapter 5 section 1- The Articles of Confederation

Question 1

What documents did Americans look to when creating a new
government?

Answer 1

Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Fundamental
Orders of Connecticut, Declaration of Independence,state constitutions,
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Question 2

Describe three key ideas from these documents that influenced U.S.
government.

Answer 2

Rule of law, people hold the power,limited government, constitutional
protection of rights, separation of powers, representative government,
separation of church and state

Question 3

In what ways was suffrage expanded and limited in state
constitutions?

Answer 3

Constitutions expanded voting rights for white men, while limiting
suffrage for African Americans and women

Question 4

What was the ratification process for the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 4

It was sent to the state legislatures for official approval

Question 5

Why do you think that the Committee of Thirteen did not provide for
a president in the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 5

Feared a president might become as powerful as a monarch

Question 6

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

Answer 6

To set up a system for surveying and dividing western public lands

Question 7

What important rights did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide?

Answer 7

Civil liberties, public education, freedom from slavery