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What was the central struggle during the Revolutionary era regarding the newly independent colonies?
What was the central struggle during the Revolutionary era regarding the newly independent colonies?
- The distribution of land and resources among the colonies
- The negotiation of trade agreements with foreign nations
- The control and governance of the newly independent colonies (correct)
- The establishment of a centralized federal government
According to the Declaration of Independence, what view did it express regarding the power of governments?
According to the Declaration of Independence, what view did it express regarding the power of governments?
- Governments should be controlled by a wealthy elite class
- Governments should have unlimited power to ensure stability
- Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed (correct)
- Governments should be based on a strict interpretation of religious texts
What were some of the political theories and practical politics debated during the Revolutionary era?
What were some of the political theories and practical politics debated during the Revolutionary era?
- The role of religion in government and society
- The extent of federal authority over states
- The eligibility criteria for voting and political participation
- All of the above (correct)
What was the theory behind excluding those who owned little property from political participation during the Revolutionary era?
What was the theory behind excluding those who owned little property from political participation during the Revolutionary era?
What was the view of Radical Patriots regarding democracy during the Revolutionary era?
What was the view of Radical Patriots regarding democracy during the Revolutionary era?
How did slavery in the United States lead to cultural exchange between white Southerners and African slaves?
How did slavery in the United States lead to cultural exchange between white Southerners and African slaves?
What unique cultural forms did Antebellum African slaves create during slavery?
What unique cultural forms did Antebellum African slaves create during slavery?
Why were Sundays significant for slaves during slavery?
Why were Sundays significant for slaves during slavery?
How did conjurors play a role in slave culture during slavery?
How did conjurors play a role in slave culture during slavery?
What shift occurred in American politics between 1820 and 1844?
What shift occurred in American politics between 1820 and 1844?
Who was Thomas Jefferson, and when was he inaugurated as president?
Who was Thomas Jefferson, and when was he inaugurated as president?
Why was the composition of the judicial branch a major point of contention during Jefferson's presidency?
Why was the composition of the judicial branch a major point of contention during Jefferson's presidency?
What were the 'midnight appointments' made by John Adams before Thomas Jefferson took office?
What were the 'midnight appointments' made by John Adams before Thomas Jefferson took office?
What territories did James K. Polk decide to expand into when he came into office?
What territories did James K. Polk decide to expand into when he came into office?
What event in the 1830s was about to change everything in the United States after the Missouri Compromise?
What event in the 1830s was about to change everything in the United States after the Missouri Compromise?
When did New York City establish a permanent police force?
When did New York City establish a permanent police force?
What epidemic diseases were plagued American cities in the 19th century?
What epidemic diseases were plagued American cities in the 19th century?
