SS Unit 5: The New Nation (5JB)

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What was an effect of Shay's Rebellion?

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It showed the Articles of Confederation failed

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What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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Every 5 enslaved people counted as three free people

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The number of electoral votes for each state is based on _______________________,

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the number of Congressional Representatives

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According to the Preamble, what is one duty of government? Options: to provide jobs for people, to provide an education for people, to defend the people, to increase the size of the country

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to defend the people

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What is an example of checks and balances? Options: President declares war, Supreme Court decides if law is constitutional, Congress votes for a law, Congress overrides the President's veto.

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Congress overrides the President's veto

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Who is Alexander Hamilton?

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Wrote articles supporting the U.S. Constitution

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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to protect the freedom of citizens

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Who is the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What purchase doubled the size of the United States?

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Louisiana Purchase

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What was the effect of the Embargo Act of 1807?

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American economy was hurt.