Constitutional Convention Flashcard

One event that led to the Constitutional Convention was Shay's Rebellion, which highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger federal government.

Colonial experiences under British rule had generated a fear of an abusive government, leading to the establishment of a weak central government in the Articles of Confederation to prevent tyranny.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most authority was indeed granted to the states, reflecting a decentralized government structure. This contrasts with the other options, which misrepresent the powers of the national government.

The inability of state and national government officials to quell Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which lacked a strong central authority to address such uprisings effectively.

Congress required nine of the thirteen states to approve laws, making it extremely difficult to pass legislation. This supermajority requirement often led to gridlock and inefficiency in the national government under the Articles of Confederation.

The Northwest Ordinance established a systematic approach for admitting new states to the Union, ensuring orderly expansion and governance of territories, rather than relocating tribes or banning slavery.

Congress banned slavery in the Northwest Territory, which corresponds to region 2 on the map, as part of the Northwest Ordinance adopted in 1787.

The Northwest Ordinance established a framework for governing the Northwest Territory, outlining the process for admitting new states and ensuring rights for settlers, distinguishing it from the other documents listed.

An accomplishment of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was creating a system for governing the western territories, which included the Northwest Ordinance, establishing a framework for future states.

The Great Compromise, proposed by Roger Sherman, established a bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives and a Senate, balancing the needs of both populous and smaller states.