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Shay's Rebellion resulted in a movement to:
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grant national suffrage. |
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strengthen the national government. |
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outlaw slavery within the new nation. |
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increase trade with the British Empire. |
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Question 2
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Anti-federalists were afraid of potential abuses to personal liberty by a strong national government. This resulted in the Federalist promise of:
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judicial review. |
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the Bill of Rights. |
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a commerce clause. |
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the creation of the electoral college. |
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Question 3
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The Articles of Confederation was approved by 12 of the 13 states, but Maryland held up the final ratification over what issue?
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Religious tolerance |
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Western land claims |
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Slavery |
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Universal suffrage |
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Question 4
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The first country to recognize American independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War was:
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Spain. |
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The Netherlands. |
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France. |
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Great Britain. |
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Question 5
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In 1781, the first written constitution of the United States took effect. It was the:
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US Constitution. |
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Articles of Confederation. |
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Federalist Papers. |
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Declaration of Independence. |
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Question 6
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What was a voting reform present within the New Jersey state constitution of 1776?
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It did not require property ownership. |
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It granted some women the opportunity to vote. |
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It granted universal suffrage to everyone inhabiting the state. |
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It granted suffrage only to those men who were born in the state. |
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Question 7
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During the final phase of the American Revolution, General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender his entire force at:
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Charleston. |
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Yorktown. |
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Wilmington. |
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Cowpens. |
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Question 8
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The purpose of the 12th Amendment to the US constitution was to:
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stop citizens of one state from suing citizens of another. |
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prevent men of different parties from serving as president and vice president. |
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create a bicameral congress. |
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establish judicial review. |
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Question 9
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During the Revolutionary War, which of the following was NOT an important American military leader?
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Benedict Arnold |
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Horatio Gates |
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Nathaniel Greene |
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William Howe |
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Question 10
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Smaller states were opposed to the Virginia Plan, thus the New Jersey plan was developed and offered as an alternative by:
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Thomas Jefferson. |
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Edmund Randolph. |
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William Paterson. |
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James Madison. |
Essay questions
Compare and contrast the Federalist and Democratic-Republican attitudes toward the national government. Include a clear discussion of the differences their leaders held.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Assess both Patriot and British strengths and weaknesses when the Revolution began. How did the United States win the War against such a powerful adversary?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations
