Early America Flashcards

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In the articles of confederation the ______ and _______ branches did not exist.

A

Executive an judicial

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What is the Bill of Rights?

A

The first 10 amendments made to the constitution

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How many of the 13 states had to vote in favor of the constitution before it could become a _____?

A

9 and a law

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The bill of rights guarantees __________ rights.

A

Individual

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4
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A two party system emerged.

A

John Adams

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5
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Bought Louisiana from France.

A

Thomas Jefferson

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War of 1812 gained respect for US

A

James Madison

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Issued a doctrine for Europe to not interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

A

James Monroe

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The government empowered by the Constitution to govern the country as a whole

A

National government

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To control by law

A

Regulate

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The Bill of Rights is based on George Mason’s ________________

A

Virginia Declaration of Rights

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The Bill of Rights is based on Thomas Jefferson’s __________

A

Virginia statue of religious freedom

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Why did the constitution get developed?

A

To fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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