The Articles of Confederation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a government where citizens rule through elected representatives
A
Republic
2
Q
Under the Articles of Confederation what are they allowed to do
A
- conduct foreign affairs
- Issue currency
- maintain army forces
- borrow money
3
Q
What is a law
A
Ordinance
4
Q
When could a NWO territory apply to become a state
A
When their population reached 60,000
5
Q
What did NWO promise to new states
A
- freedom of religion
- trail by jury
- no slavery
6
Q
What is a fallen in value
A
Depreciated
7
Q
Who proposed a 5% tax on imported goods to help pay national debt
A
Robert Morris
8
Q
What state didn’t agree with taxes on imported goods
A
Rhode Island
9
Q
Who did British block from trading in the West Indies
A
American Merchants
10
Q
Who closed the Mississippi River
A
Spain
11
Q
What was the point of the Land Act 1800
A
It made it easier for people to buy western land
12
Q
What is a a legislature law making two houses
A
Bicameral
