History Flashcards
What is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run
constitution
To sign or give formal consent to
Ratify
Middle grounds on an issue
compromise
The first written constitution of the USA
Articles Of Confederation
A country where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect
Republic
Who was known as the father of the constitution. was a lawyer from Virginia
James Madison
Allowed tariffs to be approved with a simple majority in congress
The Commerce Compromise
An accomplished general from the American revolution. was mad the president of constitutional convention.
George Washington
proposed the great compromise during the constitutional convention
Roger Sherman
Dealt with the taxing and representation of the slave states of the south
The three-fifths compromise
Created the legislative branch of the United States Government
The Great Compromise
Jefferson’s Secritary who was tasked to lead an expedition into Louisiana territory
The leader of France who sold the Louisiana Territory
First President of the United States
Native American who helped during an expedition in the Louisiana Territory