Historical Development of the Constitution

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What was the first form of government in the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Shays' Rebellion was a rebellion by Massachusetts farmers who were having their farms taken away due to what reason?

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Debt

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The Constitutional Convention took place in which city in 1787?

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Philadelphia

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How many delegates met at the Constitutional Convention to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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55

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The Federalist Papers supported what kind of government?

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Strong federal government

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The Anti-Federalist Papers opposed the strong federal government proposed in the Constitution. What did they believe should be left to State governments?

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Power

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The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia 1787 produced the ______.

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Constitution

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What did the Anti-Federalists advocate for to protect individual liberties?

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Bill of Rights