U4 History Test Flashcards
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What are the four problems facing the new nation?
Creating a New Gov’t, Colonial Competiton, Foreign Affairs, and Leader Communication
What result happened to Colonial Charters after Independence?
They were nullified
Why did John Dickinson lose favor?
He refused to sign the Declaration of Independence
Which “landed states” gave up their claims?
Newyork, Virginia
What rights were given in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Freedom of Religion, Trial by Jury, A Public Education System, and Prohibited Slavery.
What is Township?
Legal division of a territory into 36 sections
How many votes were needed to amend the Articles of Confederation?
13/13
Which form of Gov’t is the most responsive to the Gov’t.
Legislative
Which Northwest Ordinance reserved land for township?
1785
How were votes decided in each house?
Senate had 2 votes per state and House had votes decided on population
How was the Trade Comprise important?
It stopped any tariffs on slaved goods till 1808.
Each House may punish its members for disorderly_____, and with the concurrence of two thirds, may______ a member.
Behavior; Expel
House members were never to be questioned in any other place for either _____ or _____.
Speech; Debate
Raising Revenue is in which house?
House of Representatives
The congress could contain which state of army?
A Navy
How many states were needed to ratify the Consitiution?
Nine
Who has the power to intact punishment for Treason?
Congress after two witnesses
How much of a person did a slave count for?
3/5 - Three/Fifths
Who toke the best notes during the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
What were the 2 groups that formed during the founding times?
Federalist and Anti-Federalist
Which state had the closet Ratification?
Rhode Island
Which State was the first to ratify the Consitution?
Delaware
What did John Jay and Alexader Hamiliton have in common?
They both attended Kings College
Which TWO country’s did John Jay ambassador?
Spain & France
What were the two reason for the Gov’t to protect?
Rights; Libeties
Rights are protected by the ____ of the Gov’t
Structure
What are the first two Rights?
Freedom of Religion & Right of Arms
What are the third and fourth Rights?
No Quartering & Police need warrants
What are the fifth and sixth Rights?
Rights for the accused & Right of speed and fair trial
What were the seventh and eighth Rights?
Trial by jury & no ridiculous fine, punishment, or bail
What were the ninth and tenth Rights?
Rights mentioned if found universal still stand & All powers not held by the Federal Gov’t are given to the states and their people.
Who wrote the Virgina Statute for Religious Freedom?
James Madison & Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote 2 Articles about Foreign Policy in the Federalist Papers.
John Jay
What were the affect of the Federalist Papers?
The Constitution was ratified by pro Constitution delegates.
What were the 6 reasons for the Constitution?
Form Perfect Union, Establish Justice, Domestic Tranquility, Common Defense, Promote General Welfare, and Secure Blessing of Liberty
