How did the three-fifths compromise affect representation in congress?
every five slaves were counted as three free men
How were the states represented in congress under the articles of confederation?
one delegate per state
On which point did the Virginia and new jersey plans disagree?
how the states should be represented in congress
What caused many people to believe that the articles of confederation must be revised?
economic problems
What did the federalists agree to in order to gain support for the new constitution?
adding amendments to protect basic rights
What solved the conflict at the constitutional convention over representation in congress?
Connecticut congress
What powers did the national government have under the articles of confederation?
it could make war and agree to treaties with other nations
What was an important argument against the proposed constitution?
it did not guarantee basic rights
What was the main reason that Federalists supported ratification of the constitution?
the need for a stronger central government
What was true about the national government under the articles of confederation?
congress did not have the power to tax the states
Which compromise combined the New Jersey and Virginia plans to make the legislature?
Connecticut Compromise
What is true of the Federalists?
they believed in a system of checks and balances
Why did the articles of confederation fail?
too weak
Why was it difficult to settle a dispute between two states under the articles of confederation?
there was no national court system