Unit 3 Creating a Nation Vocab Flashcard

Front

Under the Northwest Ordinance, could a territory become a state if they allowed slavery?

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No

Front

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 _____

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established a method for admitting new states to the Union.

Front

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation demonstrated by:

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Shays' Rebellion

Front

Congress could ask the states for money and troops, but the states could say no.

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ask; no

Front

Major issue with the Articles: Congress couldn't ______.

Back

tax

Front

Ratification means:

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to approve

Front

Money printed without gold or silver backing.

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inflation

Front

Plan for a two-house legislature based on population.

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Virginia Plan

Front

Plan for equal legislative representation

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New Jersey Plan

Front

New Jersey Plan supported by _____ states; Virginia Plan supported by _____ states.

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small; large