Unit 1 Flash Cards Foundational Documents

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first system of government after the Revolution

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The Articles of Confederation were structured the way they were because the former colonies feared...

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a strong government

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What is the first part of the Declaration called, which includes "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"?

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The Preamble

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What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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What was the purpose of the Declaration?

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to declare independence from England

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What is the importance of the 3rd Section, Grievances: Justification for Independence?

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General statement of why the colonies are just in declaring independence

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According to the social contract theory, where does the government get its power?

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the consent of the governed

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one?

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Locke

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What was a major weakness under the Articles of Confederation?

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Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws

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What does the image mean?

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This image warns British colonist they must unite together to defeat the French, or die from the French.