History Flashcards
What was the professions of half the men at the Convention
Lawyers
What idea led to people’s attitudes changing from being associated with their state (New York, New Englander) to thinking of themselves as Americans?
Nationalism
Which plan held the idea that we should have three separate branches of government
The Virginia Plan
Which plan held the idea that all powers should lay in the hands of Congress
The New Jersey Plan
Who did the 3/5’s Compromise count in the state’s population
Blacks
Which state did not send a representative to the Constitutional Convention
Rhode Island
Where did the Convention take place
Philadelphia
In which branch of government do the members serve for life
Judicial
Who was our first Vice President
John Adams
What characteristics can describe the members of the of the Constitutional Convention
Well educated, wealthy
Who was known as the”Father of the Constitution”
James Madison
What is the third amendment
Quartering of soldiers
What is the 8th amendment
Punishment for crimes
What is the 2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
What is the 1st amendment
Religious and political freedom
