Matching Pairs Constitutional Convention Online version Matching of Convention by Travis Stent 1 Articles of Confederation 2 New Jersey Plan 3 Virginia Plan 4 Shays' Rebellion 5 Philadelphia, PA & 1787 6 Three-Fifths Compromise 7 What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government? 8 Great Compromise (Virginia + New Jersey Plan) favored larger states based on population. Bicameral legislature meaning two houses that creates our legislative branch (Congress) Compromise that created a bicameral Congress Farmers' revolt that showed the need for a national army & to strengthen the federal government Place and date of the Constitutional Convention compromise in which one slave was determined to equal 3/5 of a person when considering the population of a state 1. No power to levy taxes 2. No courts to stop arguments between states 3. No power to regulate trade 4. Looked weak to foreign governments 5. Too difficult to pass laws (9/13 needed to agree) 6. Only one vote per state favors small states where everyone has equal representation The first U.S. government, ratified in 1781 that created a weak national government
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