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HIST 1301 Chapter 6

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Concept of dividing governmental authority between the national government and the states

Articles of Confederation

The first form of government for the United States, ratified by the original thirteen states in 1781; weak in central authority, it was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789

Northwest Ordinance

Land policy for new western territories in Ohio valley that established the terms and conditions for self-government and statehood while also banning slavery from the region

Shay's Rebellion

Storming of the Massachusetts federal arsenal in 1787 by Daniel Shays and 1,200 armed farmers seeking debt relief from the state legislature through issuance of paper currency and lower taxes

separation of powers

Strict division of the powers of government among three separate branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) which, in turn, check and balance each other