Founding Documents and Constitutional Convention

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Which document declared the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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What was the purpose of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

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To resolve the dispute between large and small states regarding representation in the legislative branch.

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What was the Three-Fifths Compromise and what issue did it address?

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The Three-Fifths Compromise addressed the issue of how enslaved individuals would be counted for representation and taxation purposes.

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Which document limited the power of the English monarchy and established certain rights for English citizens?

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Magna Carta

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Which document guaranteed certain rights and liberties to the English people and limited the power of the monarchy?

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Magna Carta

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Which document outlined the rights and liberties of the English people and limited the power of the monarchy?

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Magna Carta

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Which document established a representative government in the Connecticut Colony?

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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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Which document served as a framework for self-government in the Plymouth Colony?

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Mayflower Compact

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Which document established the first written constitution in America? Options: Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Emancipation Proclamation, Declaration of Independence

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Mayflower Compact

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Which document was a legal agreement between the Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims that established a government for the Plymouth Colony?

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Mayflower Compact