Ayers Chapter 6 Review (pp. 134-143)
"Towards a More Perfect Union (1783-1789)"

Terms

Northwest Ordinance (1787)
Land Ordinance (1785)
Shays's Rebellion (1786)
Constitutional Convention (1787)
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Three-fifths Compromise
Commerce Compromise
ratification fight
The Federalist
Antifederalists


Questions to Consider

1. How did the Northwest Ordinances affect the future development of the U.S.?
2. What role did slavery play in the discussions at the Constitutional Convention?
3. Identify some of the problmes facing the colonies during the Articles period?
4. In what ways did the Federalists and Antifederalists differ in their approach to creating a federal government?