Lead up to constitution feat. Articles of confederation
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What does the term 'bicameral' refer to?

  • A system of government with two legislative chambers (correct)
  • A constitutional amendment process
  • A type of government run by elected representatives
  • An agreement reached by negotiations between political parties

What is the role of judicial review?

  • To create laws for the legislative branch
  • To elect representatives for the federal government
  • To propose amendments to the Constitution
  • To interpret the Constitution and ensure laws comply with it (correct)

Which of the following describes federalism?

  • The process of amending the Constitution
  • A system where power is divided between national and state governments (correct)
  • A form of government that centralizes all powers at the national level
  • A legislative requirement for law formation

What is included in the Bill of Rights?

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Which term describes a proposed law before it is passed?

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When did the Revolutionary War end?

<p>1783 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress decide to do with the land acquired after the Revolutionary War?

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How was the new territory divided according to the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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What challenge did Congress face regarding the Northwest Territory?

<p>Removing Native Americans from the land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of popular sovereignty?

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What was the primary purpose of the surveyors' work in the new territories?

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What does the term 'Electoral College' refer to?

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What does ratification mean in the context of the Constitution?

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Who were the Federalists?

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What is the significance of unalienable rights?

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What significant change occurred in North America after 1783?

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Which territory did Great Britain continue to hold after the American Revolution?

<p>Canada (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which power retained control of territories to the south of the United States after 1783?

<p>Spain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which color in the legend most likely represents the United States in the maps provided?

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Which of the following territories is not mentioned as being held by any power after 1783?

<p>New Mexico (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the required number of states needed to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>9/13 states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity primarily held power under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The individual states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many states were required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

<p>13/13 states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

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What was established to govern the Northwest Territory according to the Articles?

<p>Northwest Land Ordinance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the squatters do in the new territory?

<p>They built homes and planted crops. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern for the American government regarding Native Americans?

<p>How to force them to leave the territory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established by the Northwest Ordinance of July 1787?

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How many new states could the Northwest Territory eventually become?

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What role did the Congress have in the governance of the new territories?

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What was the settlers' fate in the new territory according to the content?

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How did the treaties signed with Native Americans typically come about?

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What significant battle helped the U.S. overcome Native American resistance?

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What was the stance on slavery in the new territory established by the Northwest Ordinance?

<p>Slavery was prohibited. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the arguments over the power of central government?

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Flashcards

Bicameral

Having two branches or chambers (like Congress)

Compromise

Agreement by mutual concessions

Federal Government

Central government that works with states

Amendment

A change or addition to a document

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Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments to the Constitution protecting basic rights.

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Popular Sovereignty

The idea that the government gets its power from the people.

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To Veto

To reject a law.

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Electoral College

A group of people who choose the president.

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Federalist

Someone who supported the Constitution.

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Unalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away.

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Land Ordinance of 1785

A law that divided new territories into square townships for sale by the US Government.

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Northwest Territory

Land acquired by the US after the Revolutionary War, but inhabited by Native Americans.

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US Land Acquisition

The US gained land from the British after the Revolutionary War, extending to the Mississippi River.

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Land Ordinance Purpose

The Land Ordinance intended to survey, divide, and sell newly acquired land.

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Native American Removal

Attempt by the US government to remove Native Americans from the Northwest Territory.

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Before 1783

The period before the American Revolution, when Great Britain controlled much of eastern North America, Spain held territories to the south, and other powers like France and Russia had limited influence.

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After 1783

The period following the American Revolution, marked by the United States gaining independence and expanding its territory, with Great Britain retaining control of Canada and Spain maintaining its southern territories.

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American Revolution

A war between the 13 American colonies and Great Britain, resulting in the independence of the United States in 1783.

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Territorial Change

The significant shift in land ownership and control that occurred after the American Revolution, with the United States gaining independence and expanding its territory.

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Colonial Empires

Different nations that controlled and colonized parts of North America before and after the American Revolution, including Great Britain, Spain, France, Russia, and others.

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Articles of Confederation

The first government of the United States, established in 1781, which gave most power to the states.

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Northwest Land Ordinance

A law that set up a process for governing and creating new states in the western territories.

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Strength of the Articles

The Articles of Confederation had some successes, like establishing a postal system and a plan for adding new states.

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State Power under the Articles

Individual states held most of the power under the Articles of Confederation.

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Amending the Articles

All 13 states had to agree to change the Articles of Confederation.

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Northwest Ordinance

A law passed in 1787 that established rules for governing the Northwest Territory, shaping the growth of the United States.

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Squatters

People who settled on land without legal ownership, claiming it as their own.

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What was the debate over the central government in 1787?

The debate centered on how much power individual states should give to the federal government. This was a crucial decision shaping the new nation's structure.

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What was the impact of the Northwest Ordinance?

It gave the United States government control over the expansion of the nation, setting a precedent for westward expansion.

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How did the Northwest Ordinance differ from the Confederation Congress?

The Northwest Ordinance gave the United States government direct control over the territory, unlike the Confederacy, which was a weaker, decentralized government.

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What was the major conflict over the expansion of the US?

The major conflict involved the displacement and resistance of Native American tribes as settlers moved onto their land.

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What were the consequences of the treaties with Native American tribes?

Many treaties were unfair, leading to violence and conflict as tribes fought to protect their land.

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What was the message conveyed by the westward expansion of the United States?

The westward expansion demonstrated the growing power and determination of the United States to expand its territory, even at the expense of Native American lands.

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What was the stance on slavery in the Northwest Territory?

The Northwest Ordinance prohibited slavery in the new territory, even though it existed in many existing states.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

This battle in 1794 marked a major victory for the United States, ending much of the Native American resistance to westward expansion.

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