Unit 7 Flashcards
What action was taken by the states during the Revolution
Replaced their colonial charters with new state constitutions
The structure of the articles of confederation consisted of
A unicameral legislature
In this type of government the people elect leaders to represent their interest
Republic
This man proposed to the continental congress a plan of condfederation
Richard Henry Lee
A loose association of free and independent states joined together for a common purpose
Confederation
Which of the following best describes the articles of confederation
Strong sovereign state government and weaker state governments
Which state blocked ratification of the articles until the other states ceded their western claims to the new central government
Maryland
Which of the following was not a lasting achievement of the articles
Developed a fair land policy in the American southwest (Northwest Territory)
Which act established townships and sections in the countries of the territories for schools and townships
Land Ordinance of 1785
Which Act set up a government in the northwest territory that outlawed slavery and provided basic rights and made indiana and Ohio, etc
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Which Act established the future process by which a territory could become a state
Northwest ordinance
Which of the following was not one of the six structural weakness of the articles of confederation?
Could not raise up and equip and army and navy
