History Chapter 7 Flashcards
In July 1776, the Continental Congress decides to have each state write their own _________ in order to govern the new country.
Constitution
What was the Continental Congress’ goal when first coming up with the Constitution and why was it different?
to give the power to the people; It was different because they didn’t want it to sound like a monarchy and it’s never been like this before
In the beginning of the Constitution, each state should elect an ________
executive
What was the big thing for colonists during the new Constitution?
The state governments couldn’t interfere with human rights
What is the first state to institute the Bill of Rights? (written list of freedoms)
Virginia
What is the Articles and when was it established?
It was the 1st written form of government drafted and adopted in 1777
AoC had a _________________
one-house legislature
What were the powers of Congress?
Foreign Affairs, Native Americans, Make Laws, Declare War, and Borrow Money
Oncre __.____ people lived somewhere, it could become a state
60,000
List the issues with the Articles of Confedaration?
- No chief eecutive
- No court system to punish/settle disputes
- No respect from Europe
- No power to control trades
- Economy is a mess
- GOVT. DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH POWER
What happened in 1780s with the economy?
The unemployment was high, crop prices were failing, many farms are being foreclosed by banks; and farms didn’t make enough money during the war
Shays’ Rebellion:
A rebellion lead by Daniel Shays who was an old soldier in the Continental Army and led a rebellion of 1,000 men because he didn’t get paid enough
What did Daniel Shays’ rebellion warn the AoC of?
they needed to be fixed
What is the purpose of the Convention?
Revising the AoC
How many people/states and where did the delagetes meet?
55 people from 12 states, they met in Independence Hall
