Semester exam 2024 Study Questions

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Patrick Henry and George Mason were part of this political party

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Anti-federalists

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Which party would believe this statement : "A strong central government is essential to the survival of our nation"

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Federalists

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Which party would believe this statement : "A strong central government would becoming just like a king, taking away people's individual rights"

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Anti-Federalists

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In order to move the Constitution close to ratification, what compromise did the Federalists make? Options: Changed ratification date, Removed Judicial Branch, Decreased size of navy, Agreed to add a bill of rights

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Agreed to add a bill of rights

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The freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech?

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1st Amendment

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A change or addition to the Constitution is known as ____________________.

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an amendment

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Author of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Famous for saying,"Give me liberty,or give me death!" in a speech urging Virginia to join the war against Great Britain.

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Patrick Henry

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British author who immigrated to the colonies prior to the start of the war. Wrote the pamphlet, common sense, which urged the colonists to go to war with Great Britain for their Independence

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Thomas Paine

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Explain the Significance of Mercy Otis Warren.

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Female writer that encouraged independence for Britain.