Ch. 5, Sec. 1-2 Assessments/Review

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Section 1 1a.) Which documents influenced ideas about government in the United States? (6)

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Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, state constitutions, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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1b.) What impact did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom have on the U.S. government?

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It established precedent of religious freedom.

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1c.) Why is the separation of government powers a requirement for a society to be free?

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Limits power and gives citizens a voice.

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2a.) What was the Articles of Confederation?

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National constitution for the first U.S. government.

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2b.) What powers were granted to Congress by the Articles of Confederation? (5)

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Settle conflicts between states, make coins, borrow money, make treaties, ask states for money and soldiers.

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2c.) What are some possible problems that might result from the lack of a national court system?

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Possible Response: State courts might interpret laws differently; no federal system of appeal

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3a.) How were public lands in the West divided by the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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Into townships; four lots reserved for veterans and one for a public school.

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3b.) In your opinion, what was the most important element of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? Why?

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It established territorial representation and public education; prohibited slavery

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3c.) What does the assignment of township lots reveal about values of Americans at this time?

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They valued education and veterans.

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(Section 2) 1a.) What problems did the United States experience with Spain and Great Britain?

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Great Britain - refused to hand over forts, closed ports to U.S. ships, and set high tariffs.