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35 Cards in this Set
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federalist papers
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essays written by james maddison, john jay, and alexander hamilton; advocate ratification of the new constitution
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federalist 10
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written by madison; counters the argument that democracies will eventually fall into turmoil
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faction
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group of citizens united under a common cause
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what is the problem with factions
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the most powerful faction will control the government and make decisions that don't always benefit everyone
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hamilton's opinion on concentration of power
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strong fed
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Jefferson's opinion on concentration of power
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state and local governments
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Hamilton's opinion on the interpretation of the constitution
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loose interpretation
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Jefferson's opinion on the interpretation of the constitution
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strict interpretation
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united states first constitution
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articles of confederation
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under the articles who was given the most power
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states
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how many states had to ratify the articles for them to pass
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all of them
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how were bills passed under the articles
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on 9/13 state votes
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how many states had to consent for an amendment of the articles
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unanimous number of votes
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structure of the government under the articles of confederation
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unicameral legislative body; 1 vote per state; congress has sole authority to govern the country; no real judicial or executive branches; the president had no power
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under the articles could congress declare war and make peace
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yes
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under the articles could congress make treaties with foreign nations
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yes
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under the articles could congress establish an army and navy
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yes
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under the articles could congress print and borrow money
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yes
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under the articles could congress hear disputes among states regarding trade and boundaries
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yes
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under the articles could congress appoint high ranking military officials
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yes
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under the articles could congress raise funds for an army or navy
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no
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under the articles could congress impose taxes or tariffs
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no
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under the articles could congress control trade among the states
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no
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under the articles did congress have the power to force states to honor obligations
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no
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under the articles did the government have any way to regulate the value of currency
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no
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list three accomplishments of the articles of confederation
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administered the seven year war effort (revolutionary war effort not seven years war effort); negotiated the 1783 treaty of paris with GB; established the northwest ordinance of 1787
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Land ordinance of 1785
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raise money through the sale of western land; land divided into a grid; public schools in every township
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who wrote the land ordinance of 1785
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thomas jefferson
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reasons for shays' rebellion
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farmers are required to pay debts on gold; they have no money because they were not paid during the war; wealthy lawmakers invested their money in the war too, and seek to get money from the farmers' debts; poor farmers are not represented in the mass legislature and cannot pass debt relief laws.
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Shays' rebellion
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frees debtors from prison and closed courts
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End of Shays' rebellion
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farmers eventually elect officials who will support their stance
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what was a major result of shays' rebellion
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prompts national leaders to create a stronger central government
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in what year were the articles of confederation accepted by congress
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1781
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Northwest ordinance
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applies to western territory; outlines the process for applying for statehood
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what four things were promised if you moved out west
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no slavery, education, freedom of religion, trial by jury
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