Chapter 7: Founding a Nation, 1783-1791
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After the Constitution was authored, it was sent to the states for ratification. As a result, debates occurred in public meeting places and in publications such as newspapers and pamphlets. Complete the following statement regarding one such publication.
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After the Constitution was authored, it was sent to the states for ratification. As a result, debates occurred in public meeting places and in publications such as newspapers and pamphlets. Complete the following statement regarding one such publication.
The purpose of the essays collected in The Federalist was to promote the ratification of the Constitution because it represented, in Hamilton's words, a "perfect balance between liberty and power."
After the Constitution was authored, it was sent to the states for ratification. As a result, debates occurred in public meeting places and in publications such as newspapers and pamphlets. Some writers became associated with the defense of the strong national government proposed by the Constitution whereas others sought to defend the right of states to retain power.Identify each of the following people as "Federalist" or "Anti-Federalist."
Federalist
- James Madison, known sometimes as "the father of the Constitution"
- John Jay, later the first chief justice of the Supreme Court
- Alexander Hamilton, who believed that the government should promote commerce
Anti-Federalist
- Patrick Henry, author of the phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death."
- James Madison, known sometimes as "the father of the Constitution"
- John Jay, later the first chief justice of the Supreme Court
- Alexander Hamilton, who believed that the government should promote commerce
Anti-Federalist
- Patrick Henry, author of the phrase, "Give me liberty or give me death."
Identify the statements that describe the congressional land use policies in the West during the postwar period.
Correct Answer(s)
Congress had an interest in keeping the settlement process somewhat regulated.
Land sales could become a key source of revenue to the federal government.
Incorrect Answer(s)
Native Americans who allied themselves with the colonists were able to retain their lands.
After the Revolution, few saw the potential for conflict with European colonists and as a result they moved freely to the West.
Congress had an interest in keeping the settlement process somewhat regulated.
Land sales could become a key source of revenue to the federal government.
Incorrect Answer(s)
Native Americans who allied themselves with the colonists were able to retain their lands.
After the Revolution, few saw the potential for conflict with European colonists and as a result they moved freely to the West.
Building upon the framework of the Ordinance of 1784, in what way did the Ordinance of 1785 aim to further regulate western settlement?
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empowering the federal government to survey and subdivide western lands into square-mile sections
reserving land and funds for public education
Incorrect Answer(s)
immediately putting a majority of land into the hands of Americans
prohibiting slavery in the western territories
empowering the federal government to survey and subdivide western lands into square-mile sections
reserving land and funds for public education
Incorrect Answer(s)
immediately putting a majority of land into the hands of Americans
prohibiting slavery in the western territories
The Bill of Rights is a supremely important part of the Constitution. Identify the statements that describe its legacies.
Correct Answer(s)
It established freedom of expression at the very foundation of political democracy.
It established the belief that federal power represented the greatest threat to personal freedom.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It has served as impenetrable protection against violations of American civil liberties throughout history.
It has mostly been ineffective in ensuring the personal liberties of citizens, despite the universal popularity of the personal liberties called for in its amendments.
It established freedom of expression at the very foundation of political democracy.
It established the belief that federal power represented the greatest threat to personal freedom.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It has served as impenetrable protection against violations of American civil liberties throughout history.
It has mostly been ineffective in ensuring the personal liberties of citizens, despite the universal popularity of the personal liberties called for in its amendments.
Analyze the following map. What does it reveal about the ratification of the Constitution?
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Anti-Federalists, who did not support the ratification of the Constitution, lived in both the North and the South.
Federalists, who supported the ratification of the Constitution, lived in both the North and the South.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The South overwhelmingly was in support of the ratification of the Constitution.
The territory along the Mississippi River, which marked the western border at the time, was eventually divided between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Anti-Federalists, who did not support the ratification of the Constitution, lived in both the North and the South.
Federalists, who supported the ratification of the Constitution, lived in both the North and the South.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The South overwhelmingly was in support of the ratification of the Constitution.
The territory along the Mississippi River, which marked the western border at the time, was eventually divided between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
The ratification of the Constitution had a tremendous effect on late eighteenth-century America. Identify the statements that describe the long-term consequences.
Correct Answer(s)
Slavery remained deeply entrenched in American life and politics.
It made a domestic economy possible.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It increased the powers of the states.
It promoted direct democracy.
Slavery remained deeply entrenched in American life and politics.
It made a domestic economy possible.
Incorrect Answer(s)
It increased the powers of the states.
It promoted direct democracy.
Which statements describe the laws mandated by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
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It prohibited slavery in the Old Northwest.
It created at least three states out of the Northwest Territory.
It pledged "the utmost good faith" would be observed toward local Indians and that their land would not be taken without consent.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The ordinance put the United States on the path to become an imperial power in North America.
It prohibited slavery in the Old Northwest.
It created at least three states out of the Northwest Territory.
It pledged "the utmost good faith" would be observed toward local Indians and that their land would not be taken without consent.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The ordinance put the United States on the path to become an imperial power in North America.
A series of measures approved by Congress during the 1780s defined the terms by which western land would be marketed and settled. The survey of western lands divided land into successively smaller units, to be sold by the federal government to private buyers. Order the units by size, from largest to smallest.
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Identify the statements that accurately describe free people of color during the revolutionary era.
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Free people of color had the right to vote.
Free people of color living in America continually sought to secure their freedom and inclusion.
Incorrect Answer(s)
Free people of color left the United States to return to Africa.
Free people of color had the right to vote.
Free people of color living in America continually sought to secure their freedom and inclusion.
Incorrect Answer(s)
Free people of color left the United States to return to Africa.
What facts about public support for ratification of the new U.S. Constitution does the map reflect?
Reflected in the Map
Most of the Anti-Federalists lived in rural areas.
There were few evenly divided areas.
Majorities favoring ratification were found mostly in and around large cities.
Not Reflected in the Map
There were few Federalists in New England.
There were few Federalists in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Most of the Anti-Federalists lived in rural areas.
There were few evenly divided areas.
Majorities favoring ratification were found mostly in and around large cities.
Not Reflected in the Map
There were few Federalists in New England.
There were few Federalists in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Settlers of the frontiers were challenged by the Native Americans already living in those lands. What options did the government see for the future of native tribes in the West?
Correct Answer(s)
Their assimilation into American society was a long-term possibility.
They would be forced onto lands farther to the West.
They would be killed.
Incorrect Answer(s)
They were unfit to ever become American citizens.
Their assimilation into American society was a long-term possibility.
They would be forced onto lands farther to the West.
They would be killed.
Incorrect Answer(s)
They were unfit to ever become American citizens.
Complete the passage describing the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution was based on many compromises negotiated over four months. It is a document that provides a brief outline of governmental structure in order to allow the possibility of further clarification and adaptation over time. It embodies the political principles of federalism, which provide for the sharing of power over multiple governing entities.
James Madison is often referred to as "the father of the Constitution" for his contributions at the Constitutional Convention. He was also one of the primary writers of The Federalist Papers. Identify the statements that describe Madison's beliefs on the Constitution and government.
Correct Answer(s)
He believed one of the greatest challenges to the new republic was protecting property rights.
He believed the new government must be based on the will of the people.
He believed that the vast size of the nation helped secure the rights of its citizens.
Incorrect Answer(s)
He believed that all men should be allowed to vote.
He believed one of the greatest challenges to the new republic was protecting property rights.
He believed the new government must be based on the will of the people.
He believed that the vast size of the nation helped secure the rights of its citizens.
Incorrect Answer(s)
He believed that all men should be allowed to vote.
Identify the statements that accurately describe the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
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The new nation lacked the authority to collect taxes.
The government had a large debt that needed to be paid but a weak federal government to manage this.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The Confederation Congress lacked the power to coin money.
The new government lacked the ability to negotiate with the Native tribes.
The new nation lacked the authority to collect taxes.
The government had a large debt that needed to be paid but a weak federal government to manage this.
Incorrect Answer(s)
The Confederation Congress lacked the power to coin money.
The new government lacked the ability to negotiate with the Native tribes.