Forming an independant Nation Flashcards
constitutional convention
called to discuss possible improvements of the articles of confederation
Federalists
those forces in favor of the ratification of the constitution
•want a strong central gov
•desire for weaker state govs
anti federalists
opposed the creation of a stronger us gov and the ratification of the constitutuion.
•desired states for authority
Bill of Rights
name of the first 10 amendments of the us constitution
Northwest ordinance
an act of congress of the confederation of the us, that created the Northwest territory, the first organized territory of the us.
thomas jefferson
founding father and principle author of dec of indep. Elected 2nd cice president of us. and third president of us.
Alexander Hamilton
founding father of us, chaif staff aid to G Wash. one of the most influential interperaters and promoters of us constitution. Fed
james madison
Jr political theorist. american statesman. fourth pres of us.
bicameral legislature
body of government that consists of two legislative house of chambers.
shays rebellion
a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by american farmers and state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgements for debt
three fifths compromise
the pop of slaves would be counted as three fifiths in total when apportioning representatives
checks and balances
look up a picture of it
articles of confedaration
written document that established the functions of the national government of the us after declaring independance from GB