American Pageant 14th Edition Chapter 9 Constitution making in the states Flashcards
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| 915268567 | Continental Congress of 1776: | called upon colonies to draft new constitutions | |
| 915268568 | Massachusetts | called a special convention to draft the constitution. The constitution could then only be changed by calling another convention. | |
| 915268569 | Many states: | had written documents supporting fundamental law | |
| 915268570 | Many had: | bill of rights and an anual election of legislators | |
| 915268571 | ALL had: | a weak executive and judicial branch | |
| 915268572 | In Most states: | legislative branch was given sweeping powers. Thomas Jefferson warned that the many would be as oppresive as one. | |
| 915268573 | State capitals followed | migration of people and moved westward |