Exam 3 pt5 Flashcards
After Shay’s rebellion what did the thirteen states change to the Articles of Confederation?
Give the government to tax
What other government did the shay’s rebellion help move forward to?
The Constitution.
Where do the 13 states send their representatives to? What is their task?
To Philidelphia to REVIVE the Articles of Confederation.
How many people attended the meeting and what new government is created?
55 people to make the constitution.
What kind of POV did the founding fathers have?
A National
as preceding officer did George Washington ever participate in any debate?
no
who is the proceeding officer?
George Washington
When things got out of hand who did George Washington call upon?
Benjamin Franklin
How did Benjamin Franklin resolve the fights?
he would tell stories of his times in a France with women
Who is the oldest person in the constitution meetings?
Benjamin Franklin
how long did the articles of Confederation government last?
Eleven years
what is George Washington’s first task after elected officer?
He has Benjamin Franklin print 55 copies of the articles of the Confederation and tells the man to circle everything that they didn’t like, and, in a week, later issue will be addressed.
What did George Washington and his men decide to do with the articles of confederation?
burn it
What does some historians say that the constitution is?
illegal
How will representation be decided for the constitution?
A plan called the Virginia plan
