Forming a Government

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A representative or person chosen to be the voice for others at the constitutional convention

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Delegate

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People who were against ratification (approval) of the Constitution.

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Anti federalist

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Supporters of the Constitution.

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Federalist

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Which form of government was WEAK and did not work? Options: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Mayflower Compact

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Articles of Confederation

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Who led a rebellion of farmers, angry over unpaid military service?

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Daniel Shays

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How did northern states feel about the issue of slavery?

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slaves should count as property and be taxed

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How did southern states feel about the issue of slavery?

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slaves should count towards total population

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

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Philadelphia

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What did George Mason insist on before signing the Constitution? Options: The end of slavery, A Bill of Rights, Equal Representation, 3 member executive

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A Bill of Rights

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Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 wrote a new constitution because they believed that a stronger central government was necessary.

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they believed that a stronger central government was necessary