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after american revolution

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Magna Carta a document saying the king was subject to law which limited his power.
influence of magnacarta on the constitution the americans didnt want a powerful king so to avoid it they hired none.
Thomas jeffersons virginia statute for religious freedom a document saying nobody shall be forced to attend a particular church
Northwest ordinance: new states Established the northwest terroritory
Northwest Ordinance ordinance: in the lands in northwest there was no slavery
purpose of land and northwest ordinance Northwest terroritory needed rules so that was the purpose of them.
how land was devided each township had 36 lots which was 640 acres.
influences of constitution the influences are: May Flower Compact, Magna Carta, and Bill of Rights
how Articles of confederation reflected Declaration of independence Both had used examples of their history.
significance of articles of confederation The articles of Confederation made up the rules for government
Main cause of shays rebellion Shay and other farmers didnt get enough money so they angerly rioted to the House of Burgesses
problems with Britain and Spain after revolution Britain closed most of its ports and forts to America.Spain closed their forts to America.
us gov. reponse to Shays rebellion The Gov threatened the men to stop or be arrested or killed.
citizen response to shays rebellion citizens closed shops when they saw or heard of the rebellion.
main features of articles of confederation No rulers were allowed, At least 9 states needed approval to add a new law. Couldnt force men to join the army.
purpose of constitutional convention wanted to improve the Articles of Confederation
virginia plan Gave more power to federal government, Central gov. could overturn laws.
New Jersey plan Each state had one delegate.
Great Compromise provided 2 house congress representation determined by state population
North/south slavery disagreement North hated slavery and the south wanted to continue slavery.
three-fifths compromise each slave was three fifths of a person instead of property.
popular sovereignity The idea political authority belongs to the people
federalism The sharing of power between Central government and states that make up a country.
checks and balances in government Keeps a branch of gov. from becoming too powerful
How constitution reflected declaration of independence The constitution had ideas from the dec such that there was not an unfair ultimate leader but an even seperation of power
power of national government the power of the national gov. was be able to:declare war, negotiate treaties, issue money, regulate trade, run the military
Power of state government the power of the state gov. was to: regulate education, grant licenses, provide police and fire protection, regulate sale of property in the state
shared power between natural and state government shared powers between them were: levy taxes, court system that defines crimes/ punishment and determine voting qualifictaions
federalist and their arguments for constitution Constitution was a good balance of power, could draft army and tax
antifederalist and their argument against constitution too much power, to tax and to the fed gov, constitution not have section for individual rights
The Federalists Papers Supported the Constitution
what is the Bill of Rights? gave individual freedom to citizens which the declaration of independence wanted
How does the bill of rights effect constitution? formed the first 10 amendments to the constitution
Reson U.S. constitution is still used more than 200 years later. it is a living document so things that go wrong at one point can be changed and edited to fit modern times
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