creating the constitution Flashcards

1
Q

in _, _ delegates worked to create the ___, which created the ____, and ____

A

1776
55
declaration of independence
severed ties w/ england

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2
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these delegates were known as ..

A

the framers of the constitution

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3
Q

each of the colonies were represented except ..

A

rhode island

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4
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(they) found that ..

A

this newfound government would become too powerful

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5
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declaration of independence has 3 rights

A

life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

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6
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the ___ approved in _ was the foundation document of the united states

A

articles of confederation
1781

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7
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weaknesses:

A

the powers of government were too limited
could not tax
could not regulate trade between states
could not makes states obey its laws

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8
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the articles could only be amended if ..

A

all 13 states agreed

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9
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in _, states delegates met in _ in order to construct this new foundation

A

1787
philadelphia

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10
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why did they meet (there) ?

A

philadelphia was the nation’s 1st capital

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