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11 Cards in this Set
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Articles of the Cofederation
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was the first Constitution of the United States of America
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Weakness and strength of the Articles
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The Articles gave little power to the government, and the strength was that it gave the sense of freedom to the people
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Shays' Rebellion
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A group of farmers were revolting against the government.
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New Jersey plan
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it was to give each state one vote so there would be equal representation.
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Ratification
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is to agree to something
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Popular sovereignity
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The state is the source of every political power
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Northwest ordinance
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was a territory north west of the ohio river
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great compromise
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it was the compromise between the new jersey plan and the virginia plan.
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Federalists
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were supporters of the constitution
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bicameral
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consisting of two houses especially in legistlature
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Antifederalists
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individuals who opposed ratification of the constitution
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