Thursday, January 28, 2010

A New Nation Part 1 Review

A New Nation Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Why did Congress want to revise the Articles of Confederation? Wanted congress to have power to regulate the trade and also be able to tax.

Describe the characteristics of the Constitutional Convention: held in May, 1787 in Philly. Delegates were allowed to speak freely.

Describe the VA Plan: proposed my Madison and gave power to tax and trade.

Describe the New Jersey Plan: favored by most small states and also gave the power to tax and trade

Describe the Connecticut Compromise: this compromise ended stalemate over VA and NJ plans between big and small states

Describe the 3/5 compromise: southern states were worried because the northern states had more free people and could end up shutting down slavery

1 comment:

  1. Post shows some undertanding of topic. Answers to questions are correct but not in depth. 4/5
    Post Shows shows some effort to use their class time wisely. Most assignments are complete but there is no long term progress 4/5

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