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Chapter 14 Constitution Set 1
Sec. 2 & 3
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Social Studies
5th Grade
05/03/2021

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Term

 

 

Articles of Confederation

Definition

 

What document did the Second Continental Congress approve of after declaring independence from Great Britain?

Term

 

 False....it was considered weak

Definition

 

 

The Articles of Confederation were considered to be strong.

 

True or false? 

Term

 

1. Solve common problems

 

2. Managed war against Great Britain

Definition

 

What 2 things did the Confederation  Congress manage?

Term

 

1. No President

2. No court settlers

Definition

 

 

What 2 things did the Confederation Congress lack?

Term

1. The Congress had no power, such as collect taxes,  since most of the power was held by the states.

2. Congress could not support an army to protect citizens

3.  Congress could not pay the soldiers who fought in the war.

4.  Congress could not pay other bills or settle disputes.

Definition

 

Describe 4 major problems the Congress had after the war.

Term

 

Shay's Rebellion

Definition
Which famous revolt occurred in Massachusetts, when farmers who lost their property after failing to pay bills, started a fight against the government?
Term
A stronger government that could pay bills was needed.
Definition

 

What was the result after Shay's Rebellion occurred?

Term

 

On May 1787 in Philadelphia

Definition

 

Where and when did the Constitutional Convention occurred?

Term

 

 

55 Delegates

Definition
How many delegates met in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention?
Term

 

The reason for the convention was to write a new government because the Articles of Confederation were too weak.

Definition

 

Describe the reason to meet and have the Constitutional Convention.

Term

 

1. Better Educated

2. Richer than most Americans

3. all were white men

4. Many were lawyers

5. Others included doctors, merchants, farmers, and soldiers

Definition

 

Describe the types of characteristics (5) of the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention.

Term
He kept the debates respectful.
Definition

 

Describe the role George Washington played during the meeting.

Term

 

He calmed things down when tempers got heated.

Definition

 

Describe the role Benjamin Franklin played during the meeting.

Term

 

He designed a plan for a strong national government.

Definition

 

What role did James Madison play during the meeting?

Term

 

He wrote the final draft.

Definition

 

What role did Gouverneur Morris play during the meeting?

Term

 

A federal one.

Definition

 

What type of system did the delegates agree upon?

Term

 

A state government AND national government.

Definition

 

What is a federal system of government?

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