Describe effects of the Intolerable Acts on Boston?

This meant that Boston Harbor was closed indefinitely, and that no ships, no matter their business, were to enter the port of Boston in order to punish the colonists and their businesses.

What effect did the Intolerable Acts have on the way the colonies interacted?

They brought the colonies closer to making the decision to declare independence and war.

What role did George Washington play in the Constitutional Convention?

Guidance for 55 state delegates who gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to fiercely debate the future of the United States.

What does “...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” mean?

The government's power comes from the people.

What was the main thing that the Anti-Federalists argued should be included in the U. S. Constitution and why did they want it included?

The Bill of Rights because they feared that their government would overpower other governments, but they argued about it so things could be fair.

What were the series of articles /arguments encouraging the ratification of the Constitution known as?

They wrote essays and published them in newspapers and pamphlets. The Federalists were Hamilton, Madison, and Jay who wrote under the name Publius. They were the Federalists Paper.

What problems did Anti-Federalists have with the powers the US Constitution gave to the legislative?

Power to tax citizens for as much as they voted.

What problems did Anti-Federalists have with the powers the US Constitution gave to the judicial branch?

Power to declare a law for giving federal judges the ability to serve for the rest of your lives. More cases would go to federal court.

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Describe effects of the Intolerable Acts on Boston?	This meant that Boston Harbor was closed indefinitely, and that no ships, no matter their business, were to enter the port of Boston in order to punish the colonists and their businesses.
Which port was closed by one of the Intolerable Acts?	The Boston Port.
The Administration of Justice Act allowed who to move trials out of Massachusetts?	Royal Officials
What effect did the Intolerable Acts have on the way the colonies interacted?	They brought the colonies closer to making the decision to declare independence and war.
What event helped convince states that it was time to throw out the Articles of Confederation in favor of a new government?	Shays Rebellion
What role did George Washington play in the Constitutional Convention?	Guidance for 55 state delegates who gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to fiercely debate the future of the United States.
What does “...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” mean?	The government's power comes from the people.
What is a synonym (means the same) for “self-evident”?	Obvious
What was the main thing that the Anti-Federalists argued should be included in the U. S. Constitution and why did they want it included?	The Bill of Rights because they feared that their government would overpower other governments, but they argued about it so things could be fair.
What were the series of articles /arguments encouraging the ratification of the Constitution known as?	They wrote essays and published them in newspapers and pamphlets. The Federalists were Hamilton, Madison, and Jay who wrote under the name Publius. They were the Federalists Paper.
Which of the two groups would most likely agree with elitism or rule from a wealthy, educated class?	Wealthy and educated people.
What was the form of government, where people voted on all proposals for governing, that was advocated by the Anti-Federalists?	Direct Democracy
What problems did Anti-Federalists have with the powers the US Constitution gave to the legislative?	Power to tax citizens for as much as they voted.
What problems did Anti-Federalists have with the powers the US Constitution gave to the judicial branch?	Power to declare a law for giving federal judges the ability to serve for the rest of your lives. More cases would go to federal court.
Anti-Federalist criticized the U. S. Constitution giving what power to the legislature?	To tax citizens.

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