The French decided to help the colonists fight the British because they wanted to weaken their rival and gain revenge for their previous loss in the French and Indian War.
The Northwest Ordinance outlawed what horrible practice in the Northwest Territory? In simple words and only one sentence.
The Northwest Ordinance outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory.
The Anti-Federalists were worried that the President could veto acts of Congress so what major change did they push for in the Constitution? In simple words and only one sentence.
The Anti-Federalists pushed for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights in the Constitution to protect individual rights and limit the power of the President.
What was the Great Compromise? In simple words and only one sentence.
The Great Compromise was an agreement at the Constitutional Convention that created a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and representation based on population in the House of Representatives.
Describe the 15th amendment. In simple words and only one sentence.
The 15th amendment gave African American men the right to vote and prohibited discrimination based on race or color.
Why did the philosopher Montesquieu come up with the idea of separation of powers (which found its way into our Constitution)? In simple words and only one sentence.
