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New Nation, Industrial Revolution

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What was the first plan of government for America?   Articles of Confederation  
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What did each state print for itself that caused problems?   money  
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What could the government NOT collect under the Articles of Confederation?   taxes  
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Who could the government NOT pay under the Articles of Confederation?   lawmakers and soldiers  
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What was written after the Articles of Confederation because they were so weak?   Constitution  
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Who is known was the "Father of the Constitution?"   James Madison  
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What does the federal system mean?   national and state governments share powers  
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What are the first three words of the Constitution?   We the people  
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Who are the members of the Legislative branch?   Congress  
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Who are the members of the Executive branch?   President and his Cabinet  
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Who are the members of the Judicial branch?   Supreme Court and judges  
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What is the main role of the President?   to lead the military and enforce laws  
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What is the main role of Congress?   to make laws  
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What is the main role of courts and judges?   to make sure laws are fair  
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Who can veto or sign bills into laws?   President  
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Who approves Supreme Court members chosen by the President?   Congress  
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Who decides if laws take away people's rights?   Supreme Court  
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What does the Bill of Rights do?   guarantees liberties by the government to the people  
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What are amendments?   changes made to the Constitution  
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What are the first 10 amendments called?   Bill of Rights  
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Who was the first president of the U.S.?   George Washington  
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Who helped cut a trail through the Appalachians so Americans could move west?   Daniel Boone  
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How much did America pay for the Louisiana Territory from France?   $15 million  
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What was the Louisiana Purchase?   when America bought the Louisiana Territory from France  
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Who did Jefferson choose to explore the Louisiana Territory?   Meriwether Lewis and William Clark  
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What city is known as the "Gateway to the West?"   St. Louis  
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Who joined Lewis and Clark on their journey as a guide and interpreter?   Sacagawea  
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