Unit 4 - Constitution

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John Sevier

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the only governor of the state of Franklin and Tennessee's first governor.

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George Washington

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1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799)

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James Madison

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"Father of the Constitution," Federalist leader, and fourth President of the United States.

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Federalists

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A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution

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Mayflower Compact

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A legal contract in which they agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good

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Anti-Federalists

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Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption.

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Lost State of Franklin

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Part of Tennessee (formerly known as Watauga) that tried to become a state but didn't have enough congressional support and ultimately failed.

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Shay's Rebellion (1786)

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Armed uprising of western Massachusetts debtors seeking lower taxes and an end to property foreclosures. Though quickly put down, the insurrection inspired fears of "mob rule" among leading Revolutionaries.

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Land Ordinance of 1785

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A law that divided much of the United States into a system of townships to facilitate the sale of land to settlers.