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What was the population required in order for a new state to be admitted into the U.S.?
60,000
What did the Northwest Ordinance do?
It created procedures for the orderly expansion of the Northwest Territory and steps to admit new states
Why was the national government made weak under the Articles of Confederation?
to prevent the abuse of power; fear of another tyrant (king)
What were some of the powers of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? (at least 4)
Create post offices, coin and borrow money, create an army and a navy, sign peace treaties, declare war
Under the Articles of Confederation who had all the power?
the states
How many states had to agree in order for a new law to be made under the Articles of Confederation?
9 of 13
How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed?
all 13
How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed?
all 13
What two powers were denied to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
tax and control trade
What conflict led by farmers in Massachusetts showed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
What is the Northwest Territory?
land obtained by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783
What law set procedures for the selling of land beginning at $1.00 per acre?
Land Ordinance of 1785
What meeting was held in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Constitutional Convention
What was the only branch that existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative
During what years did the Articles of Confederation exist?
1781-1787
What was the first national constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation