Ch.7 Constitution Test Review

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What was Shay's Rebellion?

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A protest by farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt

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What was the main issue addressed by the Great Compromise?

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Representation in Congress

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Why is the Bill of Rights significant?

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It outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizens.

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How was slavery addressed in the Constitution?

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It was protected through clauses like the Three-Fifths Compromise.

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What is the First Amendment about?

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

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Explain the impact of Shay's Rebellion on the Constitutional Convention.

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It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and prompted calls for a stronger central government.

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Compare the views of Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the power of the federal government.

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Federalists wanted a strong federal government, while Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states.

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Describe the solution provided by the Great Compromise.

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It established a two house legislature with state representation based on population in one house and equal representation in the other.

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Discuss the significance of the Bill of Rights in the context of the ratification of the Constitution.

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It was crucial in gaining the support of Anti-Federalists who were concerned about individual liberties.

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Analyze the primary objectives of the Constitutional Convention and how they were achieved.

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To establish a new system of government that balanced power between the states and the federal government, achieved through the drafting of the Constitution