TAMU History 105 Broussard - Exam 2
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Articles of Confederation - Answer 1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no
executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
John Dickinson - Answer Drafted a declaration of colonial rights and grievances, and also
wrote the series of "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" in 1767 to protest the Townshend
Acts. Although an outspoken critic of British policies towards the colonies, Dickinson opposed
the Revolution, and, as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776, refused to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
Gordon Wood - Answer In 1969, argued that there were profound social divisions in the
America of the 1770s and 1780s, divisions that shaped the arguments about the Constitution.
For the federalists, the Constitution was part of a larger effort to create legitimate political
leadership consisting of the existing social hierarchy.
Powers of the Confederation - Answer Delegates gave the Continental Congress the power to
request money from the states and make appropriations, regulating the armed forces,
appointing civil servants, and declaring war. But the legislature was largely ineffectual because
the Articles required more than a simple majority to pass legislation that related to such
fundamental issues such as finance, taxation, treaty ratification, and war-making powers.
Moreover, attempts to strengthen the Articles required unanimous support of the states.
Who would pay the national debt - Answer There was little to no gold or silver in circulation,
and debt payment coming from voluntary donations, of which forced the creation of paper
money called "Continentals"
Robert Morris - Answer leader of the American Revolution who signed the Declaration of
Independence and raised money for the Continental Army (1734-1806)
Achievements of the Articles of Confederation - Answer 1. It secured recognition of
American independence by European government.
2. The Northwest Ordinance of 1987, which defined the northwest territory and created a plan
for its government and set up districts. Each district was required to have a school, which was
controlled on the local level of government.
,Northwest Territory - Answer a region of the United States bounded by the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes. The region was given to the United States by the Treaty
of Paris in 1783.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787 - Answer Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the
Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for self-government and statehood
(60,000 white men), included a Bill of Rights, and permanently prohibited slavery and stealing of
land from natives
Weakness of the Articles of Confederation - Answer 1. Lacked power to enforce laws
2. Lacked power to levy taxes
3. Lacked power to regulate trade among the states
4. Required all 13 states to approve changes to the Articles
Shay's Rebellion (1786) - Answer Daniel Shays, a veteran of the Continental Army, led a
rebellion of poor farmers in Massachusetts who demanded debt relief, lower taxes, and
protections against property seizures.
Demands of Shay's Rebellion - Answer Print more paper money and give more time to pay
unnecessary taxes
Daniel Shays - Answer Head of Shay's Rebellion; he and several other angry farmers violently
protested against debtor's jail; eventually crushed; aided in the creation of constitution because
land owners now wanted to preserve what was theirs from "democracy"
Thomas Jefferson - Answer Author of the Declaration of Independence, 3rd president of the
United States, and said "A rebellion now and then is a good thing"
Constitutional Convention - Answer The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia
called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the
US Constitution. Was a meeting between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and delegates were
rich experienced plantation owners. First times that a militia had to be called
Ratification Obstacles - Answer Anti Federalist wanted a Bill of Right but thought it would be
too long, feared too many amendments, and thought central government would be too strong
, Anti-Federalists - Answer Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the
states were contemplating its adoption. Were very agriculturally focused, and had the majority
but no one showed up.
Federalist Papers - Answer A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John
Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
State Ratifying Conventions - Answer The proposed new constitution specified that it would
not become law until 9 out of 13 states ratified it in special conventions called expressly for the
purpose of considering the merits of the proposed new system of government.
State's Power in Government - Answer Large states wanted more power due to population,
and smaller states wanted equal representation. Led to the great/ Connecticut compromise
Great Compromise - Answer 1787; This compromise was between the large and small states
of the colonies. The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by
population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate.
Each state, regardless of size, would have 2 senators. All tax bills and revenues would originate
in the House. This compromise combined the needs of both large and small states and formed a
fair and sensible resolution to their problems.
Creation of President - Answer Nation needed a leader so they met on March 4th in 1789 to
vote on a president.
George Washington was essentially drafted into it, and John Adams was elected vice president
as he had the second most votes
Formal cabinet developed over time with Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, Alexander
Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury, and Henry Knox as Secretary of War
President had power to appoint Judges and veto any law
Judiciary Act of 1789 - Answer In 1789 Congress passed this Act which created the federal-
court system. The act managed to quiet popular apprehensions by establishing in each state a
federal district court that operated according to local procedures.
Significance of George Washington - Answer Set many precedents about what the President
should do, even today
Republicanism - Answer A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives
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Correct 2025/2026 Updated.
Articles of Confederation - Answer 1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no
executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade)
John Dickinson - Answer Drafted a declaration of colonial rights and grievances, and also
wrote the series of "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" in 1767 to protest the Townshend
Acts. Although an outspoken critic of British policies towards the colonies, Dickinson opposed
the Revolution, and, as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776, refused to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
Gordon Wood - Answer In 1969, argued that there were profound social divisions in the
America of the 1770s and 1780s, divisions that shaped the arguments about the Constitution.
For the federalists, the Constitution was part of a larger effort to create legitimate political
leadership consisting of the existing social hierarchy.
Powers of the Confederation - Answer Delegates gave the Continental Congress the power to
request money from the states and make appropriations, regulating the armed forces,
appointing civil servants, and declaring war. But the legislature was largely ineffectual because
the Articles required more than a simple majority to pass legislation that related to such
fundamental issues such as finance, taxation, treaty ratification, and war-making powers.
Moreover, attempts to strengthen the Articles required unanimous support of the states.
Who would pay the national debt - Answer There was little to no gold or silver in circulation,
and debt payment coming from voluntary donations, of which forced the creation of paper
money called "Continentals"
Robert Morris - Answer leader of the American Revolution who signed the Declaration of
Independence and raised money for the Continental Army (1734-1806)
Achievements of the Articles of Confederation - Answer 1. It secured recognition of
American independence by European government.
2. The Northwest Ordinance of 1987, which defined the northwest territory and created a plan
for its government and set up districts. Each district was required to have a school, which was
controlled on the local level of government.
,Northwest Territory - Answer a region of the United States bounded by the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes. The region was given to the United States by the Treaty
of Paris in 1783.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787 - Answer Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the
Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for self-government and statehood
(60,000 white men), included a Bill of Rights, and permanently prohibited slavery and stealing of
land from natives
Weakness of the Articles of Confederation - Answer 1. Lacked power to enforce laws
2. Lacked power to levy taxes
3. Lacked power to regulate trade among the states
4. Required all 13 states to approve changes to the Articles
Shay's Rebellion (1786) - Answer Daniel Shays, a veteran of the Continental Army, led a
rebellion of poor farmers in Massachusetts who demanded debt relief, lower taxes, and
protections against property seizures.
Demands of Shay's Rebellion - Answer Print more paper money and give more time to pay
unnecessary taxes
Daniel Shays - Answer Head of Shay's Rebellion; he and several other angry farmers violently
protested against debtor's jail; eventually crushed; aided in the creation of constitution because
land owners now wanted to preserve what was theirs from "democracy"
Thomas Jefferson - Answer Author of the Declaration of Independence, 3rd president of the
United States, and said "A rebellion now and then is a good thing"
Constitutional Convention - Answer The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia
called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the
US Constitution. Was a meeting between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and delegates were
rich experienced plantation owners. First times that a militia had to be called
Ratification Obstacles - Answer Anti Federalist wanted a Bill of Right but thought it would be
too long, feared too many amendments, and thought central government would be too strong
, Anti-Federalists - Answer Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the
states were contemplating its adoption. Were very agriculturally focused, and had the majority
but no one showed up.
Federalist Papers - Answer A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John
Jay, and James Madison under the name "Publius" to defend the Constitution in detail.
State Ratifying Conventions - Answer The proposed new constitution specified that it would
not become law until 9 out of 13 states ratified it in special conventions called expressly for the
purpose of considering the merits of the proposed new system of government.
State's Power in Government - Answer Large states wanted more power due to population,
and smaller states wanted equal representation. Led to the great/ Connecticut compromise
Great Compromise - Answer 1787; This compromise was between the large and small states
of the colonies. The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by
population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate.
Each state, regardless of size, would have 2 senators. All tax bills and revenues would originate
in the House. This compromise combined the needs of both large and small states and formed a
fair and sensible resolution to their problems.
Creation of President - Answer Nation needed a leader so they met on March 4th in 1789 to
vote on a president.
George Washington was essentially drafted into it, and John Adams was elected vice president
as he had the second most votes
Formal cabinet developed over time with Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, Alexander
Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury, and Henry Knox as Secretary of War
President had power to appoint Judges and veto any law
Judiciary Act of 1789 - Answer In 1789 Congress passed this Act which created the federal-
court system. The act managed to quiet popular apprehensions by establishing in each state a
federal district court that operated according to local procedures.
Significance of George Washington - Answer Set many precedents about what the President
should do, even today
Republicanism - Answer A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives
