Chapter 7. Unit 2 Test. History 1301. Teacher: Lisa Johnson.
The Federalist included which early American leader among their number?
Alexander Hamilton
Which early American leader was a chief Federalist?
Alexander Hamilton
How was Pennsylvania's constitution radically different from other state constitutions?
It allowed for only one legislative body and no governor.
In 1779, which colonial leader traveled to FRANCE to negotiate peace with the British?
John Adams
What state was the last of the 13 colonies to draft and ratify a state constitution in 1780.
Massachusetts
Federalism was most popular where?
New Jersey
The Anti-Federalists included which early American leader among their number?
Patrick Henery
Which early American leader was a chief Anti-Federalist?
Patrick Henery
What issue was resolved with the Great Compromise between the Federalism and Anti-Federalists?
Representation in the two legislative houses.
In the 1780s, what evidence shows that the early government of the United States was not as strong and united as its founders had hoped it would be?
States relied on their own constitutions, which often stated very different laws.
In the 1780s, what evidence shows that the early government of the U.S. was not as strong as people hoped it would be?
States relied on their own constitutions, which often were very different laws.
What was a major concern for the group known as the Anti-Federalists?
That a federal government would take away states' rights.
Where did the Treaty of Paris set the boundary of the United States?
The Mississippi River.
Which statement would a supporter of Federalism in the late 1700s most likely make in an argument?
The United States' national debt has grown out of control.
What was the justification for replacing the Articles of Confederation with a different document?
The central government it created was weak and had little power.
The final draft on the U.S. Constitution took which right away from the individual states?
The right to issue and print currency.
Why did the Anti-Federalists insist on adding a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?
To secure individual rights against government intrusion.
What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?
To secure individual rights against possible government intrusion.
In which state was Anti-Federalism most popular?
Virginia