Tarleton State University Ted Roberts 1301 U.S
History Exam #3; Questions and Answers 100%
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Constitutional Convention Correct answer-Who- Benjamin Franklin (Present at 81)
George Washington (President at convention)
What- Meeting of the states except Rhode Island
When- 1787
Where- Philadelphia
Why- Attempting to revise the Articles of Confederation
Powers of The Articles of Confederation Correct answer-Specific Powers- 1. Direct
national foreign policy 2. Direct conduct of national wars 3. Borrow/ print a national currency
Not Powers- 1. No authority to regulate trade 2. No levy taxes 3. Conscript or create an army
Problems with the Articles Correct answer-Unicameral
No judicial or executive branch
No army
Congress could not tax or regulate trade
Each state had only one vote regardless of size
All 13 states required to approve amendments
Shay's Rebellion Correct answer-Who- Dan Shays
, Tarleton State University Ted Roberts 1301 U.S
History Exam #3; Questions and Answers 100%
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What- Rebellion formed by Dan Shays and 1200 armed farmers
When- 1786-1787
Where- Western Massachusetts
Why- Seeking debt relief from the state legislature through issuance of paper currency and
lower taxes
Constitutional Convention Correct answer-A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that
produced a new constitution
Virginia Plan Correct answer-Bicameral
New Jersey Plan Correct answer-Unicameral
3/5 Compromise Correct answer-Every 5 slaves would count as 3 people for taxation and
representative purpose
# of times "slave" appears in the Constitution Correct answer-zero
Federalist Party Correct answer-Led by Alexander Hamilton; Supported a strong,
centralized government
History Exam #3; Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
Constitutional Convention Correct answer-Who- Benjamin Franklin (Present at 81)
George Washington (President at convention)
What- Meeting of the states except Rhode Island
When- 1787
Where- Philadelphia
Why- Attempting to revise the Articles of Confederation
Powers of The Articles of Confederation Correct answer-Specific Powers- 1. Direct
national foreign policy 2. Direct conduct of national wars 3. Borrow/ print a national currency
Not Powers- 1. No authority to regulate trade 2. No levy taxes 3. Conscript or create an army
Problems with the Articles Correct answer-Unicameral
No judicial or executive branch
No army
Congress could not tax or regulate trade
Each state had only one vote regardless of size
All 13 states required to approve amendments
Shay's Rebellion Correct answer-Who- Dan Shays
, Tarleton State University Ted Roberts 1301 U.S
History Exam #3; Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
What- Rebellion formed by Dan Shays and 1200 armed farmers
When- 1786-1787
Where- Western Massachusetts
Why- Seeking debt relief from the state legislature through issuance of paper currency and
lower taxes
Constitutional Convention Correct answer-A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that
produced a new constitution
Virginia Plan Correct answer-Bicameral
New Jersey Plan Correct answer-Unicameral
3/5 Compromise Correct answer-Every 5 slaves would count as 3 people for taxation and
representative purpose
# of times "slave" appears in the Constitution Correct answer-zero
Federalist Party Correct answer-Led by Alexander Hamilton; Supported a strong,
centralized government
