Flashcard on the Original 13 Colonies and Independence

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Which of the following actions supports participatory citizenship? Avoiding political discussions, Joining political parties, Ignoring community issues, Staying uninformed

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Joining political parties

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What did the continental congress members see themselves as representing?

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Individual states

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What did the congress members prioritize in their decision?

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State representation

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What was the outcome of the representation debate for the time being?

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Each state received 1 vote.

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What did the founders propose to address the issue of national government power?

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A new form of government called the Articles of Confederation

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What was the main reason for the delay in the final decision to accept the new government?

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Western lands

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When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

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March 1781

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Which modern-day states were part of the Western lands mentioned in the document? Options: California, Nevada, Utah; Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan; Texas, Arizona, New Mexico; Florida, Georgia, Alabama

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Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan

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What model was used in other territories as the United States expanded west?

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Regular grid

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What did the Land Ordinance of 1785 help to end?

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Boundary disputes