Semester Review- US1

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Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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-Very little power was given to the Federal Government
-States had the majority of power
-Federal government could not tax or raise an army
All of these are examples of

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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What was added to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee that people's individual freedoms would be protected under the law?

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Bill of Rights

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One of the main purposes of the Declaration of Independence was to -

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detail the many grievances the colonists had against the king

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Increased social participation was a key principle of the Declaration of Independence and it led over time to people: promoting civil rights

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promoting civil rights

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first system of government after the Revolution.

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The problem with having no court system under the Articles of Confederation was that...

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disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.

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What happened during Shay's Rebellion?

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Farmers revolted against paying taxes.

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The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.

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Constitution