History Flashcards

1
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What is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run

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constitution

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2
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To sign or give formal consent to

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Ratify

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3
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Middle grounds on an issue

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compromise

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4
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The first written constitution of the USA

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Articles Of Confederation

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5
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A country where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect

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Republic

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6
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Who was known as the father of the constitution. was a lawyer from Virginia

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James Madison

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7
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Allowed tariffs to be approved with a simple majority in congress

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The Commerce Compromise

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8
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An accomplished general from the American revolution. was mad the president of constitutional convention.

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George Washington

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9
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proposed the great compromise during the constitutional convention

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Roger Sherman

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10
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Dealt with the taxing and representation of the slave states of the south

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The three-fifths compromise

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11
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Created the legislative branch of the United States Government

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The Great Compromise

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12
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Jefferson’s Secritary who was tasked to lead an expedition into Louisiana territory

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13
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The leader of France who sold the Louisiana Territory

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14
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First President of the United States

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15
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Native American who helped during an expedition in the Louisiana Territory

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16
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Native American who joined the British in the war of 1812

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17
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A mechanic and investor who created a machine to improve cotton production

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18
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Loyalty and devotion to a particular country or nation

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19
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A machine that led to revival of the slave economy in the south

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20
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when a country tries to stay out of global issues and tries to concentrate on taking care of its own people and interests

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21
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Proposed the Missouri compromise

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