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Guided Reading
Question | Answer |
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What was the head right system? | It was a system of granting land to people in the colonies. |
Why was there no executive branch? | The people feared a strong central government. |
Two disadvantages of the articles. | Legislature could not collect taxes. To ratify the articles every state had to agree which was very difficult. |
Two advantages of the articles. | It offered a chance for the colonies to unify. It encouraged trade. |
What does unicameral mean? | One or in this case one branch. |
What was two functions of the government? | Defend the country. Set up a postal service. Keep relationships with other countries. Settle state's arguments. |
Why was it important to keep a good relationship with the natives? | It was important because the natives had been there, knew the land, and could help. |
What branch did they not have? | The executive branch |
What problems did the states have when they were a confederation? | Trade, money, and relationships with other countries. |
What was the first government the states tried to use? | A Confederation |
What was the first outline of rules for the states? | The Articles of Confederation |
After the war, what was the government based off? | The constitution of 1777 |
What did loyalist have to do to come back into Georgia? | They had to fill out a formal request to return |
What was the most important thing for citizens after the war? | Land. |
The executive branch (once formed) was controlled by who? | A Governor and a Council |