Constitution to 1800 Test Review

Question 1

what is the purpose of the electoral college?

Answer 1

makes it so big states cant overrule- makes it fair

Question 2

what were the goals of Hamilton’s financial plans for the US?

Answer 2

plan was to make fiscal policies to favor the wealthy, who would in turn lend the gov money and political support

Question 3

what was the purposee of the constitutional convention and what issues were primarily debated>

Answer 3

discuss the issues w/ the articles of confederation, would primarilyy debate how the new gov. would be separated/the creation of the constitution

Question 4

what were the strengths/weakness of the AOC? what were its accomplishments?

Answer 4

no power for tax collection/regulation commerce, no executive/judicial branch, unaminous radification for amendments, no standing army, but they could conduct foreign affairs + unicameral congress

Question 5

what was the Connecticut compromise & why was it needed?

Answer 5

it created a bicameral Congress. HOR would be based on pop., where in the senate everyone’s equal- HOR has public vote, state legislators vote for senators
- makes it more equal

Question 6

what were the primary complaints of anti-feds? what would ultimately lay their fears to rest?

Answer 6

didn’t want to be like Britain, against constitution & a strong central gov. Bill of rights brought feds and anti feds together

Question 7

of the population, who supported the federalists and who supported the anti-feds?

Answer 7

feds mostly found in urban areas while anti-feds would be typically farmers in rural areas

Question 8

what was shays rebellion? what were the causes/effects?

Answer 8

• series of uprisingings led to bring light to the weaknesses of AOC
• caused by financial strain from gov debt./economic decline
• led to Philadelphia Convention of 1787

Question 9

what were the main points of Washington’s farewell address?

Answer 9

washing warns citizens against the danger of political parties and to remain neutral