Chapter 6-- The constitution and New Republic (1787-1800) Flashcards
What problems were associated with the articles of confederation?
Foreign problems -> Weak U.S and European relationship, constant threat. Unable to pay back loyalist debt and property.
Economic weakness -> Inter-state quarrels, limited credit, and reduced foreign trade meant widespread economic depression.
States placing tariffs on each other.
What was the Annapolis convention? (1786)
Basically, the event where the constitution was formed, as everyone wanted a strong national government. Only 5-6 states would send delegates.
What was Shay’s rebellion? (1786-87)
Farmers would close courts as a result of debt problems, people took note of how the articles of confederation were not working out.
What else happened at the Annapolis convention? (1786)
3 branches of court would be established (legislative, judicial, executive,) and the electoral college (educated dudes) would pick the presidents.
What was the Great Compromise?
Two houses would be created, a house of representatives with representatives allocated by each state’s population, and a senate with two members from each state. It combined the Virginia (large state) plan and New Jersey (small state) plan.
3/5th’s compromise
The U.S population would tally 100% of the white population, and 60% of “others,” as they called it. Slavery would still be in the constitution and escape was illegal.
Checks and balances
3 branches can keep each other’s power in check. (e.g the legislative branch can make laws and the executive branch can veto them.)
Federalism
Government authority in national and state government.
The Federalist papers
85 essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and John Jay, to convince delegates to vote for/ratify the constitution.
Anti-Federalist
Feared strong government, usually farmers or common people. They preferred state governments.
