Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Northwest ordinance
A
Territories could be developed as states.
2
Q
Unicameral
A
One house legislature
3
Q
Cede
A
Yield to territory claims
4
Q
What did the 13 states have to do before an amendment could be approved?
A
Ratify
5
Q
How many states out of the 13 were needed for laws to pass?
A
Nine
6
Q
Shay rebellion
A
Groups of farmers refused to pay their taxes in Massachusetts and caused Americans to seek stronger central government.
Caused by economic depression, gamers went bankrupt, lost money couldn’t pay property taxes, caused gov. To take their land.
7
Q
Treaties
A
Congress could enter into treaties
8
Q
Congress were expected to do what?
A
Decile with foreign affairs and defense
