Articles of Confederation Vocabulary

Front

To approve.

Back

Ratify

Front

When prices go up while money loses value.

Back

Inflation

Front

A law.

Back

Ordinance

Front

The first government of the U.S.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

This law allowed for governments to be set up in the Northwest Territory. It also outlawed slavery, and it listed how the territories could apply for statehood.

Back

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Front

Massachusetts farmers were upset because of harsh tax laws. This event showed the need for the new constitution.

Back

Shays' Rebellion

Front

The U.S. Constitution was written during this meeting.

Back

Constitutional Convention

Front

This plan for the U.S. Constitution wanted Congressional representation to be based on POPULATION.

Back

Virginia Plan

Front

Agreement between the large and small states: 2 Houses in the Legislative Branch, an Executive Branch, a Judicial Branch

Back

Great Compromise

Front

The plan for the government

Back

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