Chapter 5 Social Studies Review

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What was New York’s first state capital?

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New York City

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What was a goal of New York’s constitution?

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to protect citizens’ rights

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What is the name of our nation’s plan of government?

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Constitution of the United States

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How many houses does Congress have?

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two

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If presidents don’t like laws passed by Congress, what can they do?

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veto the laws

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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What describes New York's population in the years after the Revolution?

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It grew quickly.

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Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812?

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Great Britain

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Critical Thinking: Why did Americans replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution?

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Because the Articles of Confederation were too weak to govern effectively.

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The Bill of Rights is important because it:

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protects individual freedoms and rights