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When the First Continental Congress met, the members wanted to declare war against England. Unit 1 |
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Patrick Henry did not want to see war begin. Unit 1
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The Sons of Liberty supported the colonist' cause. Unit 1
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The english colonist were closely governed from the time of the earliest settlements. Unit 1
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The Boston Tea Party occurred because of a tax dispute. Unit 1 |
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Samuel Adams and John Handcock were colonial leaders. Unit 1 |
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Partick Henry said "Give me liderty, or give death". Unit 1
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The First Continental Congress met in 1774. Unit 1
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The Second Continental Congress ran the U.S. Government for most of the Revolutionay War. Unit 1 |
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George Washington led the Army in the Revolution. Unit 1
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The British won the American Revolution. Unit 1
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Education is an unalienable right of the Declaration. Unit 1
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The Declaration was written by Jefferson. Unit 2 |
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The Declaration was authorized by the Second Continental Congress. Unit 2
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The Declaration was written to starty the American Revolution. Unit 2 |
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The Second Continental Congress had the tesk of carrying out the American Revolution. Unit 2
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The Declaration of Independence is not a Constitution. Unit 2
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The Declaration was written in Washington D.C. Unit 2 |
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The Principles of the Declaration of Independence were used in writting the U.S. Constitution. Unit 2
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The Declaration of Independence was signed after the U.S. Constitution was written. Unit 2
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Rebellion in Massachusetts started by farmer who were losing their farms. Unit 3
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Form of governmenrt during the American Revolution. Unit 3 |
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Had to approve important acts under the Articles. Unit 3
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Fear of this was in the minds of many American colonist in the 1780's. Unit 3 |
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Power was lacking in the articles of Confederation. Unit 3
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The Articles of Confederation acted as the first U.S. Constitution. Unit 3 |
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The Articles were weak because of the fear of a strong government. Unit 3 |
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Shays' Rebellion was carried out to support a weak government. Unit 3
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The Declaration of Independence was signed before the Atricles of Confederation were written. Unit 3
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The Articles were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress. Unit 3 |
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The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadephia in 1787. Unit 4 |
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The Annapolis Convention did not aid the process of getting a new constitution written. Unit 4 |
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There were 13 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Unit 4 |
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George Washington was the president of the Constitutional Convention. Unit 4 |
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The Official purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to write a new constitution. Unit 4
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The convention at Annapolis MD, came before the Constitutional Convention. Unit 4 |
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The building in which the Constitutional Convention met is called Independence Hall. Unit 4 |
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The first 10 amendments were adopted a month after the Constitution was approved. Unit 5 |
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Jefferson supported the idea of a Bill of Rights. Unit 5
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The Bill of Rights applies to all levels of government. Unit 5 |
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The Bill of Rights was proposed in an attempt to defeat the Constitution. Unit 5
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The Bill of Rights does not ghive a person the right ot criticize a government official. Unit 5
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The Bill of rights protects freedom of speech even if the speech is unpopular. Unit 5
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The right to a trial by jury is in the Bill of Rights. Unit 5
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The first 10 amendments make up the Bill of Rights. Unit 5
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The Minute Men helped the British at the Battle of Lexington. Unit 5
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The Boston Tea Party occurred in 1773. Unit 5
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The colonist especially liked the British Quarting Act and Sugar Act. Unit 5
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Unit 5
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The Bill of Rights adoted by the Congress in 1789. Unit 5
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Changing the interpretation of the Constitution is what makes our Constitution weak. Unit 6 |
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The Constitution allows laws to be made for subjects that did not exist in 1787. Unit 6 |
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The Constitution can be changed only through rebellion and revolution. Unit 6
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One reason the Constitution has lasted is that it has preserved the Union. Unit 6 |
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Ohio was one of the original 13 colonies. Unit 6 |
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What are the six goals in the Preamble. Unit 7 |
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Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for common defense Promote general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty Ordain and establish the Constition |
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What are the three branches of government. Unit 7 |
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What does the phase "a more perfect union" mean. Unit 7 |
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Six states had to approve the constitution before it was effective. Unit 4 |
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The Federalist were against the Constitution. Unit 4
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Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson looked after the interest of the coomon people at the convention. Unit 4
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The Small states wanted each ate to have the sae number of representatves. Unit 4
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The Constitution Convention adopted the Vrginia Plan. Unit 4
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Fortunately, the Constitution outlawed slavery. Unit 4
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The Electorial College showed that the Constitutional onention trusted people. Unit 4
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The New Jersey Plan suggested only one House of Congress. Unit 4
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The New Jersey Plan favored the small states and The Virginia Plan favored the large states. Unit 4
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Each state gets the same number of votes in the Electorial College. Unit 4
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Number of the amendment that changed the way we elect U.S. Senators. Unit 4
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This is the symbol for the Democratic Party. Unit 4
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This is the symbol for the Republican Party.
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Our counrty no longer allows immigrants. Unit 4
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Most proposed amendments to theconstitution passed. Unit 4
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Over 60% of Americans do not support allowing a naturalized person to become president. Unit 4 |
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Immigrants can become citizens. Unit 4
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Which amendment repealed another amendment? Unit 8 |
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Which part of the Constitution tells how to amendment the Constitution. Unit 8
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In which part of the constitution would you find out about the executive branch? Unit 8
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In which part of the constitution would you find out about the legislative branch? Unit 8 |
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In which part of the constitution would you find out about the judicial branch? Unit 8 |
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Where would you look to find the goals of the Constitution? Unit 8 |
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The Constitution has a Preamble, __,original articles, and _____amendments. Unit 8 |
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Where would you find information concerning the states and their relationship with the federal government? Unit 8
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