New Nation

Front

Which is the best explanation for the treatment of Native Americans following the American Revolution?

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The new nation did not consider Native Americans to be citizens and moved forward in land expansion without considerations for them.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that the new nation did not recognize Native Americans as citizens, leading to land expansion without regard for their rights or territories, reflecting a disregard for their status.

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Following the American Revolution, Loyalists mostly fled to

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Canada

Answer explanation

Following the American Revolution, many Loyalists, who remained loyal to the British Crown, fled to Canada. This migration was largely due to the hostility they faced in the newly formed United States.

Front

What economic power did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?

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issuing currency

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had the power to issue currency. This was one of its few economic powers, as it lacked the authority to impose taxes or regulate trade effectively.

Front

What national power did the Articles of Confederation grant?

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law making

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation granted the national government the power of law making, allowing it to create and enforce laws. However, it did not grant control of trade, which remained largely with the states.

Front

Federalists were mostly _____ ___________ who ___________ a strong central government and believed that __________ is the best form of government.

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upper class lawyers, supported, republicanism

Answer explanation

Federalists were mostly upper class lawyers who supported a strong central government and believed that republicanism is the best form of government. This reflects their preference for a structured political system.

Front

Anti-Federalists were mostly ___________________ who ________ a strong central government and believed that ________ is the best form of government.

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middle and upper class farmers and planters, opposed, direct democracy

Answer explanation

Anti-Federalists were mostly middle and upper class farmers and planters who opposed a strong central government and believed that direct democracy is the best form of government.

Front

This quote from the Declaration of Independence is the definition of

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Natural Rights

Answer explanation

This quote defines Natural Rights, which are inherent rights that all individuals possess, including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness, as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

Front

The Constitution outlines a ___________ so that government branches control the power of other branches.

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system of checks and balances

Answer explanation

The Constitution outlines a system of checks and balances to ensure that each government branch can limit the powers of the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.

Front

According to the U.S. Constitution, the __________ branch creates laws, the __________ branch enforces laws, and the ___________ branch reviews laws.

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legislative, executive, judicial

Answer explanation

According to the U.S. Constitution, the legislative branch creates laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch reviews laws. Therefore, the correct answer is legislative, executive, judicial.

Front

The repeal of the Stamp / Sugar Act led to the passage of the Declaratory / Coercive Act(s), asserting Parliament’s authority. It also encouraged more division / unity among the colonies.

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Stamp, Declaratory, unity

Answer explanation

The repeal of the Stamp Act led to the Declaratory Act, which asserted Parliament's authority. This action encouraged unity among the colonies as they collectively opposed British policies, making 'Stamp, Declaratory, unity' the correct choice.