Our First Government: Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we have a government?
A
Protection, order, or any reasons listed in the Preamble
2
Q
Who is in control in a Democracy?
A
The people
3
Q
Who is in control in a dictatorship?
A
One person or a small group of people
4
Q
Why did the colonists want to separate from Great Britain?
A
They felt the British government overstepped the rights of the people such as taxes, quartering of soldiers, etc.
5
Q
What was the Declaration of Independence?
A
Document in which the United States broke away from Great Britain
6
Q
What were the Articles of Confederation?
A
Set up first government of the US.
7
Q
Why is Shays’ Rebellion considered important?
A
It proved the Articles of Confederation were not working and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention.
