Early America Quiz

Question 1

The Articles of Confederation was the _____ _________ ________.

Answer 1

First governing document

Question 2

Where did shays rebellion take place? What was the occupation of those involved?

Answer 2

• Western Massachusetts

- 1,200 farmers

Question 3

Constitutional Convention - year, main organizer, and location?
What was achieved there?

Answer 3

• 1787
• Philadelphia
• James Madison
• 3/5ths compromise, small state plan, and Virginia plan

Question 4

Def: Checks and balances

Answer 4

No branch is too weak or too strong

Question 5

Def: Separation of powers

Answer 5

Each branch has its own job

Question 6

Two groups that emerged during the ratification of the constitution?

Answer 6

Federalists and anti-federalists

Question 7

Federalist beliefs?

Answer 7

• Supporters of the constitution

- liked balance of power between states and government

Question 8

Antifederalist beliefs

Answer 8

• Opposed constitution

- disliked having a strong central government

Question 9

Who were the main 3 writers of the Federalist papers?

Answer 9

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

Question 10

What state did the Federalist papers target?

Answer 10

New York

Question 11

What was the primary focus of the federalist papers?

Answer 11

Defend the constitution and get people to support it

Question 12

What was the Bill of Rights?

Answer 12

The first 10 amendments in the US constitution