
Key Points on Constitutional Conventions and Georgia Constitution of 1777
Explore important aspects such as the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, details of the Georgia Constitution of 1777, and the Articles of Confederation. Learn about the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, guarantees under the 1777 Constitution, the term of the governor, weaknesses of the constitution, and more.
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JEOPARDY! Click Once to Begin SS8H4 and SS8H5 Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
JEOPARDY! Constitutional Convention of 1787 Georgia Constitution of 1777 Bring it On! Articles of Confederation SS8H5b SS8H5a 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
One of the strengths of the constitution. Legislative branch made the laws, the executive branch enforced them, and judicial branch settled disputes. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
3 things Georgians were guaranteed under the Constitution of 1777 Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
How long was the term of the governor under this constitution? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
This branch had too much power, therefore this is considered a weakness of this constitution. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Daily Double!!! What type of legislature was the House of Assembly considered to be? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
This term is used to explain a type of government where a centralized government and state governments have power over the same people. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
A weakness: Even though the central government could make laws, there was nothing in place to __________ them in each individual state. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
This weakness is the reason why the national government did not have any money to create an army. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
One of the major problems of the Articles of Confederation was that each of the 13 states had ________ power than the central government. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Under the articles of confederation, each state received _______ vote(s) regardless of their population size. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Where did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 take place? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
True or False? The convention met to revise (improve) the Articles of Confederation, but decided to start over completely. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
The constitution was The constitution was written to include _______ written to include _______ and _______ branches and _______ branches along with the lone along with the lone legislative branch under legislative branch under the Articles of the Articles of Confederation. Confederation. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Name the 2 delegates from Georgia. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What was the significance of Abraham Baldwin s key vote? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
This was the 3rd capital of Georgia. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Which 2 religious denominations have an important role during this time period in Georgia s history? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What were the ministers of the Methodist church called? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What is the most significant information about the University of Georgia from this standard? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Why did GAs legislature want to find a new capital instead of keeping Augusta as the capital? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Explain the Headright System. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
True or False In the Headright System, slaves counted as family members and the heads of household received additional land for each slave he owned. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Explain the land lottery? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What is the Yazoo Land Fraud? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
In which city were the Yazoo Land Fraud records burned? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What is the 3/5ths compromise? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
On January 2nd, 1788, Georgia was the ______ state to ratify the US Constitution. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Who was the first president of the University of Georgia? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
What city became the capital of Georgia AFTER Louisville? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD
Why was Louisville named such? Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD