Mod 5 lesson 2 Flashcards
money was not backed by
________ so it was worth _______
gold and silver, less
When was Shays Rebellion
1786
why did Shay rebel
increased land taxes on farmers
the rebels tried to shut down the _______________ in Massachusetts
supreme court
this rebellion showed the _________ of the A of C
weaknesses
the __________ convention was called to change the A of C first. Did it work?
Annapolis, No
The _______________ convention was called again to revise. Did people come?
Constitutional, Yes
Who was chosen to provide over the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
2 prominent delegates at the Constitutional convention were________________
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Who became known as the father of the constitution?
James Madison
Was this convention public. Why
No. They were changing the constitution which was treason