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Unit 2 We the People

U.S. History 7th grade

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Why is the Magna Carta a significant document? It took power away from the king and gave it to the nobles.
What document said the king couldn't tax without the consent of Parliament, maintain an army in peace time, or nullify Parliament's laws? English Bill of Rights of 1689
What battle started the Revolutionary War? Lexington
Why were colonists able to govern themselves for a long period of time? Britain was a growing world power, involved in many wars, and the colonies were a long way from Britain.
What were the complaints against the king in the Declaration of Independence? He destroyed colonial legislatures, forced colonists to quarter troops, imposed taxes without the consent of Parliament, did not allow the colonies to trade with other countries, denied the right of trial by jury, and wouldn't pass necessary laws.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776
What were some of the problems faced by the 2nd Continental Congress? No legal charter to operate; Couldn't force states to pay tax; couldn't pay soldiers; money had no value because it wasn't backed by gold
What battle was the turning point in the Revolutionary War? Saratoga
Who was the colonies' greatest ally in the Revolutionary War? France
What does Popular Sovereignty mean? The people hold the final ruling power
What were the Articles of Confederation? Our country's first Constitution
What was the biggest problem faced in writing the new Constitution? How many votes each state would get in Congress
What did Shay's Rebellion do? It showed that the Articles of Confederation didn't work
What did the delegates at the Virginia Convention decide to do at their next convention? REVISE the Articles of Confederation
What do we call the document that granted land and the right to start a colony on that land to a person or company? A charter
What did Loyalists believe? They were loyal to the King of England
What did Patriots believe? They supported the Revolution
What is stated in the Bill of Rights? The rights of citizens that MUST be protected
What made Massachusetts constitution different from other states? The Governor has a fixed salary; he could veto laws, and appoint officials in the executive branch; and only certain people could vote for certain positions in government
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