EOC Ch. 1 Early America Extra Credit

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At the Second Continental Congress in May 1775, what was the main issue discussed by the colonial representatives?

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The issue of declaring independence from Britain.

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The Declaration of Independence explained that the purpose of government is to

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Protect the rights of the people

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Select the answer below that is correct: Executive Branch (Carries out laws), Judicial Branch (Evaluates laws), Legislative Branch (Makes laws)

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All are correct

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Select two (2) critical values Alexis de Tocqueville identified in Democracy of America as critical to the success of a constitutional republic: Fame and Success, Wealth and Power, Religion and Education, Liberty and Equality.

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Liberty and Equality

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What are unalienable rights?

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Rights that cannot be surrendered, sold or transferred

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Which pair of amendments proved most helpful to the development of the Civil Rights Movement - expanding equal rights? Options: 13th and 14th Amendments, 5th and 6th Amendments, 1st and 2nd Amendments, 9th and 10th Amendments

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13th and 14th Amendments

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What does Egalitarianism mean?

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A belief in the equality of all people.

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What two (2) chambers make up Congress?

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Senate and House of Representatives

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Who supported the Federalists and the idea of a strong central government by writing some of the Federalist Papers?

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John Jay

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St. John de Crevecouer and Alexis de Tocqueville were similar in that both

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identified values crucial to America's success as a constitutional republic