North Carolina State Convention Flashcard

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When did the NC state convention meet in Hillsborough to decide how the state would vote?

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July 21, 1788

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Who represented the Federalists at the NC state convention?

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James Iredell

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What was the purpose of the NC state convention in Hillsborough?

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To decide how the state would vote

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Why did the Federalists support the constitution?

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They believed it would create a stronger central government.

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Who were the Anti-Federalists?

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Individuals who did not agree with the constitution and wanted a weak central government.

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What did the Anti-Federalists believe about the constitution?

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It gave too much power to the central government.

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What does the Bill of Rights consist of?

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The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To list individual rights

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Which document includes the Bill of Rights? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The U.S. Constitution, The Federalist Papers

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The U.S. Constitution

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What type of rights does the Bill of Rights focus on?

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Individual rights