New Nation

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Why was the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 a significant milestone for the new American government?

Back

It proved the new government was strong enough to enforce its authority.

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Why did Shay's Rebellion signal the need for a new government?

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Citizens realized the need for a stronger national government that could ensure peace.

Front

What describes the main difference between the Federalists and the Antifederalists?

Back

Federalists wanted a strong national government, while Antifederalists preferred the states to be stronger.

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How did the Great Compromise settle the question of congressional representation?

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It created a bicameral Congress with one house represented equally and one house based on population.

Front

At the Constitutional Convention, what was the difference between the Virginian Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

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The Virginia Plan called for representation based on population, whereas the New Jersey Plan called for equal representation.

Front

Which of the following was NOT included in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? Slavery Was Illegal, Allowed Native American Land Claims, Created Five New States

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Trade Regulations Between States

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What was the agreement Roger Sherman created to create the current Legislative Branch of the United States? Options: 3/5ths Compromise, The Great Compromise, The Sherman Compromise, The New Virginia Plan

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The Great Compromise

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The 3/5ths Compromise dealt with this issue in the Constitution: Counting Enslaved People in the Population

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Counting Enslaved People in the Population

Front

The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are called...

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Bill of Rights

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Federalists supported the Constitution and a strong national government.

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True