unit 3.7 flashcards

Question 1

What were the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 1

first attempt at a constitution; written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after declaring independence; 1777

Question 2

Each _ had their own _

Answer 2

state
individual constitution

Question 3

when were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

Answer 3

1781 by all states

Question 4

state veto power was _ and was also called _

Answer 4

9/13 states agreeing
super majority

Question 5

What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Answer 5

outlined a process for admitting a new state to the Union; guaranteed that new states would be equal to the original 13; protected liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories

Question 6

What and when was Shay’s rebellion and what was the significance of it?

Answer 6

1787; led to the writing of the new constitution, debt crisis; a violent insurrection to prevent the trial and imprisonment of debt-ridden citizens

Question 7

The Articles of Confederation gave the colonies no _ and _.

Answer 7

president
federal army