APUSH Chapter 9 Notes

The Continental Army officers formed an exclusive hereditary order

Created in 1786 by Thomas Jefferson and his co-reformers States that religion should not be imposed on anybody

Founded by the Philadelphia Quakers in 1775

In 1774, the first continental congress called for this Northern states abolished slavery, South did not

The 2nd Continental Congress called to draft this in 1775

Represent fundamental Constitutions superior o short lived legislation

During the Revolution Era, capitols o NH, NY, VA, NC, SC, and GA moved westward.

Economic democracy preceded political democracy Had to make own goods Economy bad resulting in many poor Americans

Drafted before independence, by the 2nd Continental Congress Adopted by Congress in 1777 Convinced France I had a government Not ratified by all until 1781

1. Had no power to regulate commerce 2. Couldn't enforce it's tax collection program States ASKED to pay taxes

Stated that the acreage of the Old Northwest should e sold to pay debt

A uniform national land policy Land could be purchased When a territory had 60,000 people, it became a state

Britain failed to repeal this or make any commerce treaty

Argued that Britain could win back America's trade

To keep the Indians on Britain's side Defend Canada against American attacks

In 1784, Spain was unfriendly to America by closing off the Mississippi River to commerce

In Western Massachusetts in 1786, when impoverished farmers attempted to enforce demands of lighter taxes, cheaper money, and the suspension of property takeovers

Led the Shay's rebellion in 1786

Virginia Called for this in 1786

Saved the convention from collapsing Advocate of a strong Central government

On May 25, 1787, 55 representatives were sent to Philadelphia Washington elected as the leader

Proposed by Virginia that stated that Congress reps. would be based upon population

Proposed by New Jersey Plan, stated that representation in Congress should be equal

Called for a Senate (equal rep.) and a House of Representatives (population based)

Slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for population

New institution called for an end to slave trade by the end of 1807

Constitutional Convention members agreed that a 3 branch government system

Led by Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and Richard Henry Lee Consisted of the poor

Led by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin Most lived on seaboard, and were more wealthy Controlled the press

DE, CN, MA, Maryland, SC, and NH

The 4 state to not sign the Constitution VA, NY, NC, and RI

RI was the last to sign the Constitution Had to ratify because they couldn't exist outside it

Believed it all represented the people

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