Chapter 8 Test

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Known as the "Father of the Constitution"

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James Madison

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The first plan of government/constitution for the United States

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Articles of Confederation

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The present day states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio

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Northwest Territory

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Major event that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention and the creation of a new government.

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Shays' Rebellion

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Created a system of government and how territories could become states

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Northwest Ordinance

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According to the Northwest Ordinance, how many settlers were necessary to apply for statehood?

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60,000

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Set a pattern for the orderly growth of the US and procedures for territories to govern themselves.

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Northwest Ordinance

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Against ratification (approval) of the constitution

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Antifederalists

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Stated congress could not interfere with the slave trade for 20 years

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Commerce Compromise

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Plan that called for a bicameral congress and states have proportional representation (based on the states population, more people = more votes)

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Virginia Plan