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What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in the American colonies?
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in the American colonies?
The House of Burgesses was the first democratic assembly in the American colonies, setting a precedent for representative government.
What document established rules for self-governance among the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620?
What document established rules for self-governance among the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620?
The Mayflower Compact
What event in 1773 was a key moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, involving the protest of a British tax on tea?
What event in 1773 was a key moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, involving the protest of a British tax on tea?
Boston Tea Party
Which document, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, declared the American colonies independent from British rule in 1776?
Which document, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, declared the American colonies independent from British rule in 1776?
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What document served as the first constitution of the United States, creating a weak central government and giving more power to the states?
What document served as the first constitution of the United States, creating a weak central government and giving more power to the states?
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What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?
What was the significance of the House of Burgesses?
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What major principles did the Mayflower Compact set forth?
What major principles did the Mayflower Compact set forth?
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What event led to the protest known as the Boston Tea Party?
What event led to the protest known as the Boston Tea Party?
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and called for a stronger central government?
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and called for a stronger central government?
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What event in 1786 highlighted the urgent need for changes in the system of government?
What event in 1786 highlighted the urgent need for changes in the system of government?
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Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?
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Which American was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
Which American was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
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What plan proposed a two-house Congress with the number of representatives based on each state's population?
What plan proposed a two-house Congress with the number of representatives based on each state's population?
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Which plan proposed a single-house Congress where every state would have equal representation?
Which plan proposed a single-house Congress where every state would have equal representation?
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What compromise resulted in a bicameral Congress with one house based on population and the other giving equal representation to each state?
What compromise resulted in a bicameral Congress with one house based on population and the other giving equal representation to each state?
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