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13 Cards in this Set
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Shay's rebellion |
An armed movement of farmers in debt in Massachusetts. Created a crisis atmosphere. |
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Economic crisis of the 1780s |
In debt from the war. Printing money caused inflation. A shortage of goods from the British blockade. |
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Constitutional convention |
Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, three-fifths compromise, Constitution |
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James Madison |
Made the Virginia Plan |
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Virginia Plan |
Called for national legislature in which the states would be represented according to population |
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New Jersey Plan |
Called for a strengthened national government in which all states would have equal representation in a unicameral legislature. |
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Bicameral legislature |
Has two separate assemblies |
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Great Compromise |
Plan for a national bicameral legislature |
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Execute branch |
Enforces laws |
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Legislative branch |
Makes laws |
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Judicial branch |
Interprets laws |
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Federalists |
Supported the ratification of the Constitution |
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The Federalist papers |
Essays in support of the Constitution |
