Social Studies Chapter 9 Constitution

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Where did the people meet to revise the Articles of Confederation?

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Philadelphia Convention

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What was Shay's Rebellion?

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A farmer led a group of about 1,100 farmers in protest to the state government to stop taking their farms and give them time to pay taxes.

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The colonists wanted a strong national government because they enjoyed being controlled by King George III of Britain after winning the American Revolution.

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False

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The Virginia Plan was when small states said that each state should only have one representative in Congress.

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False

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The Great Compromise was when Roger Sherman suggested dividing Congress into two parts- the Senate and House of Representatives, based on the state's population.

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True

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What was the New Jersey Plan?

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Small states disagreed with the Virginia Plan so they designed this plan, saying that each state only have one representative, this was favored by the small states.

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Two of the advantages of the Articles of Confederation included: Congress could declare war and peace and organize new territories.

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True

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Two of the disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation included: Congress could deal with other nations and print and borrow money.

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False

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What was the 3/5ths Compromise?

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Counted five slaves as three free people in population counting for the House of Representatives and taxation.

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Who wanted to ratify the Constitution? Options: Antifederalists, Colonists, Federalists, Slaves

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Federalists