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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
- To abolish slavery
- To establish a monarchy
- To create a new government (correct)
- To revise the Articles of Confederation
What is a key difference between a monarchy and a confederation?
What is a key difference between a monarchy and a confederation?
- A monarchy prioritizes economic development, while a confederation focuses on social welfare.
- A monarchy emphasizes religious freedom, while a confederation emphasizes national unity.
- A monarchy has a single, powerful leader, while a confederation has a weak central government. (correct)
- A monarchy focuses on individual freedoms, while a confederation emphasizes state power.
Which of these was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Which of these was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
- Ability to declare war (correct)
- Lack of power to tax
- Inability to maintain an army
- Limited ability to regulate trade
What does Shay's Rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?
What does Shay's Rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?
Why was the presence of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin important at the Constitutional Convention?
Why was the presence of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin important at the Constitutional Convention?
Flashcards
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The first governing document of the U.S. that established a confederation of states with a weak central government.
Weakness of Central Government
Weakness of Central Government
The central government under the Articles had limited powers to tax, make treaties, or maintain an army, leading to inefficiency.
Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion
A 1786 uprising by farmers in Massachusetts protesting heavy taxes that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles.
Importance of Washington and Franklin
Importance of Washington and Franklin
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Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Convention
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Study Notes
Articles of Confederation
- Created in 1777
- Kept states independent
- Congress only able to make treaties, maintain an army, and coin money
- Central government too weak to tax or regulate economy
- Power largely resided with the states
- Shay's Rebellion highlighted weaknesses in the Articles
Constitutional Convention
- Held in 1787
- Created the U.S. Constitution, rather than just revising the Articles
- Importance of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
- Vital leadership
- Wisdom and mediation skills
- Unified delegates, bridged divides, and encouraged compromise
- Washington's prestige and Franklin's diplomatic skills helped reassure the public and ensured convention success
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