Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights Flashcard

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What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To amend the Articles of Confederation.

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What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?

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States would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole.

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What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?

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slavery

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According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

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It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.

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What was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?

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He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.

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What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?

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It gave those states more representation in Congress.

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What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?

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Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.

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What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?

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veto power over acts of Congress

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Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?

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James Madison

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What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

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It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.