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Unit 4 Hist. Test 11/12

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Why is the year 1787 significant to American History?   Constitution was ratified  
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What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?   Little national power; too much state power  
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The three-fifths compromise at the Constitutional Convention concerned what major issue?   Representation and taxation of slaves  
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What was the result of the Great Compromise?   Small states are happy because in the Senate every state is equal.Large states are happy because House of Representatives is based on population. Bicameral Legislator.  
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Which colonial grievance led to the third amendment in the Constitution?   The colonists would not house or feed soldiers.  
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The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 is considered apart of what era?   Confederate to Constitution  
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The Federalist Papers were written in support of what issue?   Ratifying the Constitution  
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In return for their support of ratification of the Constitution Anti-Federalist insisted upon what being placed in the Constitution?   Bill of Rights  
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What right is guaranteed protection by the fourth Amendment to the Constitution?   Scizure  
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1st   Second Continental Congress meets  
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2nd   British forces are defeated and the Revolutionary War ends  
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3rd   Philadelphia Convention begins  
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4th   Election of first President of the United States  
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"for transporting us beyond the seas to be tried for pretend offenses", How did the Founding Fathers address this colonial grievance in the Constitution?   Amendment 6-the right to a speedy, and public trial  
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Powers granted by the Articles of Confederation   War,peace,sign treaties, issue money,Each state had one vote in Congress,Gave the states the power to set taxes,enforce national laws,control land west of the Appalachian Mountains  
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Strong National Government   James Madison and Alexander Hamilton  
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Weak National Government   Patrick Henry and George Madison  
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"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent",what freedom expressed by the Constitution is Thomas Jefferson speaking of?   Freedom of Speach  
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How did the 1st Amendment to the Constitution address the issue regarding religion?   Freedom of Religion  
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During the Constitution Convention the Virginia plan called for what proposal?   Legislative branch based on population;3 branches of government and a bicameral legislator  
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What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut and why are they important?   They were the fist written Constitution and set the stage for a representative government  
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Federalism   Shared powers between Federal government and state government  
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Washington's assistant,member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention,1st Secretary of Treasury   Alexander Hamilton  
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Republic   Power rests with the people and they elect representatives to govern for them  
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Confederation   League of friendship between the states united for a common purpose  
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Monarcy   Ruled by one person  
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?   Bill of Rights  
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How does the Constitution provide for the government to be checked and balanced?   It has 3 branches,not allowing one branch to overpower the other  
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