creating the constitution Flashcards
in _, _ delegates worked to create the ___, which created the ____, and ____
1776
55
declaration of independence
severed ties w/ england
these delegates were known as ..
the framers of the constitution
each of the colonies were represented except ..
rhode island
(they) found that ..
this newfound government would become too powerful
declaration of independence has 3 rights
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
the ___ approved in _ was the foundation document of the united states
articles of confederation
1781
weaknesses:
the powers of government were too limited
could not tax
could not regulate trade between states
could not makes states obey its laws
the articles could only be amended if ..
all 13 states agreed
in _, states delegates met in _ in order to construct this new foundation
1787
philadelphia
why did they meet (there) ?
philadelphia was the nation’s 1st capital