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What was the main reason antifederalists opposed the Constitution?
What was the main reason antifederalists opposed the Constitution?
The Constitution required all thirteen states to ratify it to become effective.
The Constitution required all thirteen states to ratify it to become effective.
False
Name one prominent antifederalist leader who opposed the Constitution.
Name one prominent antifederalist leader who opposed the Constitution.
Samuel Adams
The framers of the Constitution appealed directly to the _____ to gain popular support.
The framers of the Constitution appealed directly to the _____ to gain popular support.
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Match the following individuals with their stance on the Constitution:
Match the following individuals with their stance on the Constitution:
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What was the main issue that prompted the call for a constitutional convention in 1786?
What was the main issue that prompted the call for a constitutional convention in 1786?
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Alexander Hamilton was a significant figure in the early proceedings of the constitutional convention.
Alexander Hamilton was a significant figure in the early proceedings of the constitutional convention.
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Which state did not send representatives to the constitutional convention?
Which state did not send representatives to the constitutional convention?
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The convention to revise the Articles of Confederation was convened in __________.
The convention to revise the Articles of Confederation was convened in __________.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What was one of the key features of the presidency outlined in the new Constitution?
What was one of the key features of the presidency outlined in the new Constitution?
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Which of the following was a primary purpose of the constitutional convention?
Which of the following was a primary purpose of the constitutional convention?
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The delegates at the constitutional convention operated in secrecy.
The delegates at the constitutional convention operated in secrecy.
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The framers of the Constitution intended for the president to be elected directly by the people.
The framers of the Constitution intended for the president to be elected directly by the people.
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What is meant by the separation of powers as it relates to the president and Congress?
What is meant by the separation of powers as it relates to the president and Congress?
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The leaders at the convention were primarily elected by __________ that were made up of property holders.
The leaders at the convention were primarily elected by __________ that were made up of property holders.
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The _____ was a significant compromise in how the president is elected.
The _____ was a significant compromise in how the president is elected.
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Which state’s example inspired the framers to create a more robust executive branch?
Which state’s example inspired the framers to create a more robust executive branch?
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The framers of the Constitution anticipated that the election of the president by the House of Representatives would occur frequently.
The framers of the Constitution anticipated that the election of the president by the House of Representatives would occur frequently.
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What was the significant barrier to nationwide acceptance of the Constitution?
What was the significant barrier to nationwide acceptance of the Constitution?
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Study Notes
The Confederation and the Constitution (1776-1790)
- The American Revolution was not a complete societal overhaul, but rather an accelerated evolution of existing structures.
- Post-Revolution, Americans grappled with establishing a new government.
- Loyalists' departure left the new nation without stabilizing influences.
- Post-war economic hardship affected American industries, due to cheap British goods flooding the market.
- States displayed remarkably similar governmental structures and constitutions, drawing from British and American examples.
- Key figures like Washington, Madison, Adams, and Jefferson contributed to the political landscape.
Constitution Making in the States
- The Continental Congress urged thirteen colonies to create new constitutions.
- These new states embodied the ideals of republicanism, based on the authority of the people.
Economic Shifts
- States took control over former crown lands, with Loyalist land holdings often redistributed.
- Manufacturing experienced a boost due to non-importation agreements and wartime necessity.
- The American economy was still primarily agricultural, despite some industrial growth.
- Wartime trade disruptions hindered certain sectors.
The Articles of Confederation
- Congress in 1777 established the Articles of Confederation, a loose union of independent states.
- States retained sovereignty for many internal functions.
- Key disputes centered around western lands and their governance by the central authority.
- Maryland's final ratification in 1781 marked the official inauguration of the Articles of Confederation.
- The central government proved insufficient in addressing economic and interstate disputes.
A Crippled Confederation
- The Articles of Confederation faced profound challenges as a structure.
- Issues like taxation, commerce, and protection of states' interests proved difficult to reconcile.
- Shay's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the national government in dealing with internal conflicts.
The Founding Fathers Assemble
- Delegates convened in Philadelphia in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation.
- The convention’s focus shifted from revision to creating a new Constitution.
- The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan emphasized competing interests of large and small states, respectively.
- Issues surrounding representation and the power of the states were contentious.
- The Great Compromise addressed the imbalance of power between larger states and smaller states.
- Three-fifths Compromise was designed as a compromise regarding enslaved people and their representation.
The Fight for Ratification
- The proposed Constitution faced significant opposition from antifederalists.
- Federalists countered with arguments that a strong national government was crucial.
- Ratification was achieved, with some states facing intense debate.
- Rhode Island delayed ratification until 1790, becoming the last state to join the new Union.
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Explore the dynamic changes in American governance from the Revolution to the ratification of the Constitution. This quiz delves into the challenges faced by the new nation, including economic struggles and the influence of key founding figures. Test your knowledge on the important developments that shaped the early United States.
