Forming an independant Nation Flashcards

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constitutional convention

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called to discuss possible improvements of the articles of confederation

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Federalists

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those forces in favor of the ratification of the constitution
•want a strong central gov
•desire for weaker state govs

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anti federalists

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opposed the creation of a stronger us gov and the ratification of the constitutuion.
•desired states for authority

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Bill of Rights

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name of the first 10 amendments of the us constitution

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Northwest ordinance

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an act of congress of the confederation of the us, that created the Northwest territory, the first organized territory of the us.

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thomas jefferson

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founding father and principle author of dec of indep. Elected 2nd cice president of us. and third president of us.

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Alexander Hamilton

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founding father of us, chaif staff aid to G Wash. one of the most influential interperaters and promoters of us constitution. Fed

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james madison

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Jr political theorist. american statesman. fourth pres of us.

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bicameral legislature

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body of government that consists of two legislative house of chambers.

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shays rebellion

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a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by american farmers and state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgements for debt

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three fifths compromise

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the pop of slaves would be counted as three fifiths in total when apportioning representatives

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checks and balances

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look up a picture of it

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13
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articles of confedaration

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written document that established the functions of the national government of the us after declaring independance from GB

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