g: Match the term with the BEST description.(1 point)
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Anti-Federalists
Shay's Rebellion
Federalists
Great Compromise
Articles of Confederation
Anti-Federalists: Opponents of the Constitution who feared a strong central government and advocated for more power to be given to the states.
Shay's Rebellion: An uprising of farmers in Massachusetts who were protesting against high taxes and debt, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Federalists: Supporters of the Constitution who believed in a strong central government and the need for a unified nation.
Great Compromise: A compromise that combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, creating a bicameral legislature with representation based on both population (House of Representatives) and equal representation for each state (Senate).
Articles of Confederation: The first written constitution of the United States, which provided for a weak central government and gave most powers to the individual states.
To match the terms with their descriptions, use the following:
1. Anti-Federalists: Group opposed to the ratification of the Constitution and advocated for stronger states' rights.
2. Shay's Rebellion: A violent protest by farmers in Massachusetts against high taxes and lack of economic relief.
3. Federalists: Supporters of the Constitution and stronger central government.
4. Great Compromise: Agreement between large and small states to create a bicameral legislature with representation based on population and equal representation for each state.
5. Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government with limited powers.