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What was a consequence of the Bretton Woods Agreement concerning the US dollar?
What was a consequence of the Bretton Woods Agreement concerning the US dollar?
Which institution was NOT established as part of the Bretton Woods conference?
Which institution was NOT established as part of the Bretton Woods conference?
What significant challenge did the US economy face due to the global circulation of dollars?
What significant challenge did the US economy face due to the global circulation of dollars?
Which of the following best describes the international stance of the EU in relation to the USA?
Which of the following best describes the international stance of the EU in relation to the USA?
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Which of the following is a variable challenging the current global economic system?
Which of the following is a variable challenging the current global economic system?
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Which principle was NOT included in Richard Henry Lee's proposal for independence?
Which principle was NOT included in Richard Henry Lee's proposal for independence?
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What was a primary complaint against the British Crown by the American colonies?
What was a primary complaint against the British Crown by the American colonies?
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Which amendment was ratified 203 years after its proposal?
Which amendment was ratified 203 years after its proposal?
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What was the focus of the Monroe Doctrine as articulated by James Monroe?
What was the focus of the Monroe Doctrine as articulated by James Monroe?
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The division among the founding fathers primarily stemmed from debates between which two concepts?
The division among the founding fathers primarily stemmed from debates between which two concepts?
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Study Notes
US Independence
- Richard Henry Lee proposed independence from British Empire in June 1776
- 13 colonies formed a confederation to fight for independence
- People's sovereignty and right to choose government were recognized
- Property owners could be elected
- Rights of liberty and equality were claimed for property owners, but excluded slaves and women
Complaints Leading to Independence
- 27 complaints against the King and British Parliament justified revolution
- Key complaints included high taxes without representation, trade restrictions, abuse of colonies, and lack of fair judiciary
US Constitution
- 13 colonies, though culturally diverse, followed Enlightenment ideals of freedom
- Distrust of centralized government, leading to division among founding fathers on federalism vs. antifederalism, and power sharing between states.
US Bill of Rights
- Gave rights to the national government, the president for war, foreign policy, and trade
- Remaining rights were given to the state governments.
- 12 amendments were proposed to the Constitution in 1789
Monroe Doctrine
- James Monroe warned European countries against interfering in the Western Hemisphere in 1823
- Intended to protect the USA and the Western Hemisphere from European expansion
- Warned about European monarchs taking over independent countries in the Americas.
Bretton Woods Agreement
- Established institutions like the World Bank, IMF, UN, WTO/GATT
- US dollar became the standard currency for global transactions
- Pegged value of countries' currencies to the US dollar and gold reserves
- Difficulties arose from the amount of circulating US dollars not corresponding to gold reserves
- US faced financial pressures due to trade deficits and insufficient gold backing
Challenges of the Global Economic System
- Global economic system relies on institutions, values, and rules. USA promotes and influences it.
- EU follows US policies but is not a major challenger
- The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), particularly China, are trying to change the existing systems.
- Economic interests, substitution of international institutions, and changes in the currency system are influencing global challenges.
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Test your knowledge on the events leading to the US Independence and the subsequent formation of the Constitution. This quiz covers key aspects like the Declaration of Independence, major complaints against the British, and the founding principles laid out in the Bill of Rights. Explore the Enlightenment ideals that shaped the new nation.
