Wolowitz

when did the government sign the treaty with france?

1778

What are the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Congress had no power to coin money and each state developed their own currency. Congress was not able to regulate interstate trade and foreign trade. Congress was unable to impose taxes. No national court system was established to protect the rights of the people.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Do you think he wanted to see America form a strong central government? Why or why not?

He does not want to see American under a strong, central government because Britain's government was structured that way and the Americans had rebelled against it.

Jefferson thinks the people at the Constitutional Convention are overreacting to Shays' Rebellion. What does he worry they might do as they write the new Constitution?

He is worried they might back out or ask for more when writing the constitution. He is worried that they can change it into an unpeaceful and go more to their side and not equal rights.

What aloud the government to pass the Northwest Ordinance in 1787?

It allowed them to organize their own territories. Also It allowed the eventual admission to the Union of no more than five states, and no fewer than three

What does Jefferson mean when he says, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants?"

Leaders need the people to remind them from time to time whether they are doing a good job or not.

According to Jefferson, have the colonies been peaceful or chaotic? Support your answer with evidence from the document.

Peaceful. Except for this one event, there has not been any anarchy in America.

How is it connected to the Articles of Confederation?

Since the Shays Rebellion showed weakness and fear of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government could not put down the rebellion the federalism began to have strength. The government gave most of its powers to the states.

According to the textbook, how did Americans respond?

The Americans were angry at the legislatures "to their plight, in late August 1786, farmers in western Massachusetts rebelled. They closed down several county courthouses to prevent farm foreclosures, and then marched on the state supreme court."

What happened in Shays' Rebellion?

The federal government was unable to finance troops to put down the rebellion. They decided to raise taxes instead of issuing paper money

How does this document challenge or expand the information you read in the textbook?

This document challenge the information you read in the textbook because the information on the textbook may not tell us how Jefferson felt or his point of views. However, the document gives us more information.