New Nation Assessment Review Cards

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Federalism

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A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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Which term describes the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The ability to levy taxes, The power to regulate interstate commerce, The lack of a national army, The establishment of a federal court system

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The lack of a national army

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors
• Trade restrictions imposed by Britain
• The desire for territorial expansion
• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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The signing of the Treaty of Paris

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True or False: The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and France.

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False

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Which event contributed to the growing tensions leading to the War of 1812?

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The British blockade of American ports

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Which compromise addressed the issue of slavery during the Constitutional Convention?

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The Three-Fifths Compromise

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True or False: Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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True

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What was one significant outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

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The calling of the Constitutional Convention

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

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First Amendment