8.2.P Constitutional Era

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Which of the following is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
- The National Government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the power to tax.
- The National Government lacked the power to raise an army.
- The National Government lacked the power to enforce treaties.
- All of the above

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All of the above

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How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation contribute to the calling of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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They made it difficult for Congress to raise money and enforce laws.

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What is the meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation but created a new government, the US Constitution?

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Constitutional Convention

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What is the plan for representation that was supported by larger states since representation would be based on a state's population?

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Virginia Plan

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What is the plan for representation that was supported by smaller states since representation would be equal for all states?

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New Jersey Plan

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Which group argued for a stronger national government, who could be powerful in foreign affairs and establishing better trade relations, and in favor of ratification of the Constitution?

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Federalist

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Which group opposed a stronger national government because the elite would have too much power, and opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?

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Anti-Federalist

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Which of the following issues would have been supported by the Federalists? States establishing their own trade agreements with other nations., A strong national government that would restore economic stability and influence foreign affairs., Strong state governments that could defend themselves more effectively., A strong national government that would be controlled by a unicameral government.

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A strong national government that would restore economic stability and influence foreign affairs.

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Why was the Philadelphia Convention called in 1787?

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to fix the problems under the Articles of Confederation

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Why did South Carolinians at the Constitutional Convention not support the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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They wanted slaves to be counted as full individuals.