Chapter 5 Test/Quiz Flashcards
What are some reasons why the a Republic Government would not work?
Fragile, and very radical
What were some things that the Congress were told needed to be included into the State Constitutions?
Bill of Rights
How did the slaves gain freedom during the Revolutionary war?
- Escape
- Fight for England
- Fight for the Colonists
What did the North do to Slavery?
Abolish Slavery
T/F: Women had no gains.
True
Who bought the 640 Acre land mass?
Spectators
What did the North West Ordinance do to Slavery?
Banned Slavery in North West
Why were the British and Americans at odds?
Britain still had their forts in America; The US continued to antagonize the Loyalists
Why were the Americans and Spanish at odds?
Spain did not allow the US to use the Mississippi River
What did Spain’s action of not letting the US to use the Mississippi River effect the economy?
It forced to trade on Land Travel, which was more expensive
Where was Shay’s Rebellion?
Western Massachussetts
Who led Shay’s Rebellion?
Danial Shays
Who is Daniel Shay
A Poor Farmer
What ended Shay’s Rebellion?
The Militia put it down
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
- No President
- Central Government will have little authority
- No Central Court
- Unanimous Votes
Why was the Articles of Confederation written this way?
- To stay away from monarchical power
2. To please Patriots (Small National Government)
Give Background, the Action, and the Results of Shay’s Rebellion.
Background: Massachusetts government taxed the poor due to a war debt, and when the Government did not listen, Daniel Shay organized a Rebellion
Action: Daniel Shay led 1200 people into the Federal Arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Militia ended the Rebellion soon after.
Results: After the Rebellion, Washington starts to call for changes to the Article of Confederation. He starts to think to make up a strong central government.
