News of shays rebellion and unrest elswere convinced the congress to what? - Call a convention of the
states to revise the articles of confideration
What did the northwest ordinance of 1787 do? - It allowed territories to eventually become states
After the revolutionary war, why did people fear a strong central government? - They were afraid all the
rights they fought for would be lost
The number of representatives in the house of representatives is determined by what? - The states
population
What was a major weakness of the articles of confederation? - Congress could not impose taxes
The delegates at the convention faced many challenges, which of those challenges are the largest? -
Keeping large and small states needs satisfied
What was something that the Virginia plan and the new jersey plan had in common? - Both favored
three branches of government
What kind of a government is a republic? - A country led by elected officials
The anti federalist did not favor the constitution, why? - They feared states would lose control, and the
federal government would be too powerful
The federalist supported ratification (approval) of the constitution, why? - All of the above
What was the original purpose of the constitutional convention? - To revise the articles of confederation
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