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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
- Alexander Hamilton
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson (correct)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?
- August 4, 1776
- June 4, 1776
- July 4, 1776 (correct)
- September 4, 1776
What did the US declare they were seeking in the Declaration of Independence?
What did the US declare they were seeking in the Declaration of Independence?
- Right to liberty, equality, and fraternity
- Right to property, justice, and peace
- Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (correct)
- Right to power, control, and order
Which document emphasized a weak central government and granted most powers to the states?
Which document emphasized a weak central government and granted most powers to the states?
Who were some of the key delegates that drafted the Constitution in 1787?
Who were some of the key delegates that drafted the Constitution in 1787?
What event prompted the convention in Philadelphia in 1787 to address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation?
What event prompted the convention in Philadelphia in 1787 to address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation?
What did the Great Compromise establish in the US bicameral legislature?
What did the Great Compromise establish in the US bicameral legislature?
Who were the two main political factions that emerged during the debate over the ratification of the US Constitution?
Who were the two main political factions that emerged during the debate over the ratification of the US Constitution?
Which party favored a strong federal government and policies promoting commerce and industry in the early 1790s?
Which party favored a strong federal government and policies promoting commerce and industry in the early 1790s?
Who led the Democratic-Republican Party advocating for limited government, agrarian interest, and states' rights?
Who led the Democratic-Republican Party advocating for limited government, agrarian interest, and states' rights?
Which event marked a turning point in American politics demonstrating the strength of political parties for shaping electoral outcomes and government agendas?
Which event marked a turning point in American politics demonstrating the strength of political parties for shaping electoral outcomes and government agendas?
What major development occurred to the US political system through the 19th century resulting in the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties?
What major development occurred to the US political system through the 19th century resulting in the dominance of the Democratic and Republican parties?
