Unit 3 Flashcards
U.S Constitution
What were the Federalists in favor of?
A strong central government.
What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for?
Stronger state governments and a Bill of Rights.
True or False: The Bill of Rights was included in the original Constitution.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a method for admitting ______ into the Union.
new states.
What was Shays’ Rebellion primarily a response to?
Economic hardship and state taxation.
Which document addressed colonial grievances against British rule?
The Declaration of Independence.
What year was the Northwest Ordinance enacted?
1787.
What did the Federalist Papers advocate for?
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
True or False: Shays’ Rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
True.
What was one major outcome of Shays’ Rebellion?
It prompted calls for a stronger national government.
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties and rights.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the Bill of Rights? A) Freedom of speech B) Right to bear arms C) Right to vote D) Right to a fair trial
C) Right to vote.
What year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791.
Fill in the blank: The Northwest Ordinance prohibited ______ in the new territories.
slavery.
Who was a prominent Anti-Federalist leader?
Patrick Henry.
What was the main concern of Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?
It gave too much power to the federal government.
True or False: The Federalists were mainly urban merchants and wealthy landowners.
True.
What was one of the key arguments presented by the Federalists?
A strong central government is necessary for national security.
What document served as the basis for the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation.
Multiple Choice: Which Federalist Paper discusses the need for a strong executive branch? A) Federalist No. 10 B) Federalist No. 51 C) Federalist No. 70 D) Federalist No. 85
C) Federalist No. 70.
What did the term ‘Great Compromise’ refer to?
The agreement to create a bicameral legislature.
Fill in the blank: The U.S. Constitution was signed in ______.
1787.
True or False: The Northwest Ordinance provided for public education in new territories.
True.
What major event did Shays’ Rebellion influence?
The Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.
What was one major grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Imposing taxes without consent.
