Civics study guide
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The Constitution Articles of Confederation Nickname for constitution Made by 2nd continental congress Annapolis Convention Shays Rebellion In western Massachusetts Poor farmers were unable to pay taxes and lost their farms to go to debtor?s prison Rebellion led by Daniel Shay Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Aka Connecticut plan Sherman?s plan Created a 2 house congress Virginia Plan Madison?s plan Included 2 house congress one house would be elected by the people members of the 2nd house would be elected by the 1st an executive (or pres.) with real power to enforce the laws a system of courts for interpreting Congress?s law favored large states do it by population New Jersey Plan Equal representation Included One house congress