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What prompted the creation of new local governments in the colonies?
What prompted the creation of new local governments in the colonies?
How many state constitutions were created by the thirteen states?
How many state constitutions were created by the thirteen states?
What common feature was included in most state constitutions?
What common feature was included in most state constitutions?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the creation of new constitutions in the states?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the creation of new constitutions in the states?
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What type of freedoms were primarily guaranteed by the bills of rights in state constitutions?
What type of freedoms were primarily guaranteed by the bills of rights in state constitutions?
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What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding representation in Congress?
What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding representation in Congress?
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Which critical function was missing from the Confederation government?
Which critical function was missing from the Confederation government?
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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and called for a stronger national government?
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and called for a stronger national government?
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What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
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What power did the Confederation government possess regarding land management?
What power did the Confederation government possess regarding land management?
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Which entity was established by the Articles of Confederation?
Which entity was established by the Articles of Confederation?
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What was an essential feature that the Articles of Confederation lacked?
What was an essential feature that the Articles of Confederation lacked?
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What did the Ordinance of 1785 accomplish?
What did the Ordinance of 1785 accomplish?
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What was outlined by the Northwest Ordinance?
What was outlined by the Northwest Ordinance?
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Which of the following best describes the legislative authority of the Confederation Congress?
Which of the following best describes the legislative authority of the Confederation Congress?
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What sparked Shay's Rebellion?
What sparked Shay's Rebellion?
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Who was a prominent leader of Shay's Rebellion?
Who was a prominent leader of Shay's Rebellion?
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What type of actions characterized Shay's Rebellion?
What type of actions characterized Shay's Rebellion?
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In what year did Shay's Rebellion begin?
In what year did Shay's Rebellion begin?
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What was the primary demographic of the rebels in Shay's Rebellion?
What was the primary demographic of the rebels in Shay's Rebellion?
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What was the primary goal of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
What was the primary goal of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
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What was a unique aspect of the discussions during the Constitutional Convention?
What was a unique aspect of the discussions during the Constitutional Convention?
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How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
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In which city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
In which city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
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Which document was the focus of revision at the Constitutional Convention?
Which document was the focus of revision at the Constitutional Convention?
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What year did the delegates meet in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention?
What year did the delegates meet in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention?
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How many delegates participated in the Constitutional Convention?
How many delegates participated in the Constitutional Convention?
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What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
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Which of the following statements is true about the discussions during the Constitutional Convention?
Which of the following statements is true about the discussions during the Constitutional Convention?
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What significant outcome resulted from the discussions at the Constitutional Convention?
What significant outcome resulted from the discussions at the Constitutional Convention?
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What was a common experience among the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?
What was a common experience among the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?
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How many delegates had served in the Continental Congress?
How many delegates had served in the Continental Congress?
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Which of the following delegates participated in the American Revolution?
Which of the following delegates participated in the American Revolution?
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Which delegate was the youngest at the time of signing?
Which delegate was the youngest at the time of signing?
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Which two delegates later became presidents of the United States?
Which two delegates later became presidents of the United States?
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What was the outcome of the key compromise in the Constitution related to Congress?
What was the outcome of the key compromise in the Constitution related to Congress?
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What issue arose concerning the counting of enslaved people in the Constitution?
What issue arose concerning the counting of enslaved people in the Constitution?
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Which of the following was a compromise reached regarding the election of the president?
Which of the following was a compromise reached regarding the election of the president?
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What was a critical issue addressed through compromise relating to Congress's powers?
What was a critical issue addressed through compromise relating to Congress's powers?
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James Madison's influence on the U.S. Constitution primarily involved which of the following?
James Madison's influence on the U.S. Constitution primarily involved which of the following?
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What did Federalists primarily support?
What did Federalists primarily support?
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What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists?
What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists?
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What role did the promise of a Bill of Rights play in the Constitution's ratification?
What role did the promise of a Bill of Rights play in the Constitution's ratification?
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Which of the following groups favored opposition to the Constitution?
Which of the following groups favored opposition to the Constitution?
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Which characteristic was emphasized by Anti-Federalists in their arguments?
Which characteristic was emphasized by Anti-Federalists in their arguments?
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