Unit 02 Test Review

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What was the purpose of the convention called by Congress to be held in Philadelphia in 1787 following Shays' Rebellion and a failed convention at Annapolis?

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revise the Articles of Confederation.

Answer explanation

This question is going to thrown out as there are two possible answers. The question would have been more fair had it said.

Following Shays' Rebellion and a failed convention at Annapolis, Congress called for a convention to be held in Philadelphia in 1787. What was the INITIAL purpose of this convention?

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Why did Hamilton say that a Bill of Rights was not necessary to be added to the Constitution?

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The national and state constitutions were already a bill of rights guaranteed by the people.

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Part of the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and _______." Which of these phrases is missing from the First Amendment as shown here? Options: "the right to bear arms.", "the right to freedom of expression.", "to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.", "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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According to this passage, why did wealthy planters and poor farmers unite under the same political party?

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They formed an agricultural alliance to resist increasing Northern industry.