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1
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According to Thomas Paine, the colonist should break away from England and create their own monarchy.

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false. they should’ve created a democracy.

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The articles of confederation gave congress and the govt. the power to settle arguments between states.

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true.

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congress and the government were allowed to amend the articles with the consent of 10 states.

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false. they needed the consent of all 13

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the articles of confederation gave congress and the Gov the power to levy taxes to fund war.

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false.

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under the articles of confederation, the state governments were dependent on the national gov for revenue, soldiers, and law enforcement.

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false, state gov already had to power to control this.

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this man wrote THE TWO TREATISES OF GOVERNMENT which influenced the writers of our constitution.

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Johns Locke.

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signed in 1620 by the pilgrims, this colonial plan for self rule is called.

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the mayflower compact.

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the first legislature in what because the United States was the

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Virginia house of burgesses

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the first battles of the revolutionary war were fought at

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Lexington and concord.

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the intolerable acts prompted the colonists to take this action against Britain.

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an embargo.

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according to the articles of confederation this power was granted to congress.

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to amend the Articles of confederation.

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many Americans wanted a strong national govt after

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shay’s rebellion

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the articles of confederation went into effect in 1781 after all 13 states

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ratified them

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14
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trade among states was known as

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interstate commerce

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the compromise made by the founders on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations

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slavery

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16
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the manga carta was important because it

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established a limited govt

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17
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this began as a struggle over lands in western Pennsylvania and Ohio

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French and Indian war

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18
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this led to the Boston tea party.

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britains increased tax revenue.

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this man wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson

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according to the articles of confederation this was the purpose of congress

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to make laws.

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21
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this man was known as the father of the constitution

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James Madison.

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22
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federalist were concerned that with out a strong national govt this would triumph

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anarchy

23
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anti federalist believed this was needed

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bill of rights

24
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House of Commons» commoners

House of Lords» ??

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aristocracy

25
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according to the pilgrim leaders, why did they draft the mayflower compact

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to help govern themselves

26
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COLONIAL PRACTICES:
•Essential Elements
•Written Constitution 
•Legislature 
•??

several practices of the colonial governments are essential elements of the U.S. gov. what best completes the chart, identifying these practices.

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Separation of Powers

27
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  • French and Britain disagree over control of land in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  • 1754-1763 ???
  • Britain expects colonists to repay war debt.
  • Britain imposes stamp act of 1765.

choose the best answer that completes the cause and effect chart leading up to the revolutionary war

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French and Indian war

28
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“I do not consider it any part of my charge to invent new ideas, but to place before Mankind the common sense if the subject in terms so plain and firm as to command their asset… it was intended to be an expression of American mind.” -Thomas Jefferson.

in this quote, Jefferson is referring to this, which he wrote in 1776

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Declaration of Independence

29
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  • statement of purpose and basic human rights
  • ???
  • colonist determination to separate from Great Britain

the Declaration of Independence is divided into 3 sections. what was the subjec t of the middle section?

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complaints against George III

30
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“the general gov ought … to posses the means of preserving the peace and tranquility of the Union .. the encroachments of some states on the rights of others and of all on Jose of the confederacy and are incontestable proofs of the weakness and imperfection of that system” -William Davis 1787

in this quote, he is expressing his opinion of the

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articles of confederation

31
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“this dreadful situation has alarmed every man of principle and property in New England as from a dream and ask what had been the cause of our delusion. what will give us security against the violence of lawless men. our gov must be strengthened. changed. or altered to secure our lives and property”

what dreadfully situation is Henry Knox referring to?

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shays rebellion

32
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  • 1786-economic depression leaves farmers and merchants in debt
  • ???
  • Annapolis convection
  • constitutional convention
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shays rebellion

33
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which plan or compromise was based on the articles of confederation?

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New Jersey plan

34
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  • advocate for strong national gov
  • Virginian
  • father of constitution

who am I?

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James Madison

35
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  • strong national executive chosen by legislature
  • strong national gov w two chambers
  • national judiciary appointed by legislature

which of the following best describes the concept outlined in the chart?

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Virginia plan.

36
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LIMITED POWERS

  • send and receive ambassadors
  • raise and equip and navy
  • make war and peace
  • ???
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establish post offices.

37
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WEAKNESSES OF ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION:

  • no power to regulate trade
  • no national court system
  • no power to levy or collect taxes
  • ???
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no executive branch

38
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what did the pilgrims agree to in the mayflower compact?

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to choose their own legislature and make their own laws

39
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the pilgrims were a religious people who

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reflected their religion in their gov

40
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this term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries.

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sovereignty

41
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this is the institution through which the state maintains social order

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government

42
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American colonies declared their independence based on

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John Locke’s political writings.

43
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Abe Lincoln said that one Of the important purposes of gov is to

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provide essential services

44
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first legislature in America

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Virginia house of burgesses.

45
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pilgrims government agreement

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mayflower compact

46
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philosopher of natural rights

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john Locke

47
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cause for colonists’ revolt

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government w out representation

48
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ratify

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states approval

49
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absense of political order

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anarchy

50
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according to John Locke, people are obligated to obey their government.

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False.

51
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  • strong national legislature; lower chamber chosen by the people; upper chamber chosen by legislature
  • strong national executive. Hosea by legislature
  • national judiciary appointed by legislature
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Virginia plan

52
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  • based on articles of confederation
  • strengthened single house legislature
  • weak national executive elected by congress
  • national judiciary appointed by executive
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New Jersey plan

53
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-legislature made up of senate w two members from each state and house w representation based on population

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Connecticut compromise

54
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Further composited are

  • 3/5 compromise
  • commerce and slave trade compromise
  • electoral college compromise
  • presidential term length compromise
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Further composited are

  • 3/5 compromise
  • commerce and slave trade compromise
  • electoral college compromise
  • presidential term length compromise

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