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strengthened by listing all their natural rights and making an equal government.
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How did the whiskey rebellion contribute to the ratification of the constitution?
The leaders wanted to create a strong central government. The way that the Whiskey Rebellion was handled showed an ability to suppress violent resistance to the law, thus contributing to the ratification of the constitution.
What powers did the Articles of Confederation give to the states and central government?
State governments had a large degree of power. A large reason of why the Americans made a new Constitution was because the central government was too weak. The nation would have fallen apart if it had stayed that way.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail as a system of government?
The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of 13 independent states with a weak central government instead of creating one united nation with a strong central government like the constitution.
What did Patrick herny do after the U.S Constitution was it accepted as the law of the land?
Patrick Henry opposed the adoption of the Constitution because he did not support a strong central federal government. He saw this type of government as a way back to a monarchy. He believed that the Constitution would deprive individuals and states of their rights. While he never supported the Constitution he was instrumental in ensuring that the Bill of Rights was included in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, thereby restricting the powers of the federal government.
What important Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Federalist Papers?
The importance of a strong central government
Why were the articles of confederation written the way the document was written?
The Articles of Confederation were written the way they were to create a weak central government and give most of the power to the individual states. This was a reaction to the strong central authority of the British government prior to the American Revolution, and a desire to prevent a similar concentration of power in the new government. However, this system ultimately proved to be ineffective in governing the country, leading to the creation of the Constitution.
The main way in which the Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation was that it?
Under the AoC there was no National Government and under the Constitution there was
One way in which the US Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution?
The Constitution created a national government having three branches.
What documents influenced the way government was established following creation of the Constitution?
The Constitution offered a framework for establishing the new government, and the Federalist Papers explained the reasoning behind the Constitution.
What did the constitution accomplish?
It set up a system of government and laws which allowed the branches of the government not to become too powerful. It also help pave the way for the modern government we have today.
What are the 3 words which are the foundation of your government and your democratic way of life in the Constitution?
we the people
What describes one way the Ohio Constitution is similar to the U.S. Constitution?
Both constitutions divide the powers of government into three branches.
