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Three reasons it became necessary to replace the Articles of Confederation...

• it created a weak central government

• James Madison wanted to be in control

• the states had too much power

• national government couldn't tax or settle disputes

• we wanted to become more like England

Which document influenced the First Amendment's Freedom of Religion?

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Magna Carta

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Charters of Virginia Company of London

Why are the Charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• it allowed the King to keep control over his subjects

• it granted freedom of speech

• it gave colonists the same rights as Englishmen

• it declared the colonists independence

Who is known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What are four reasons the U.S. Constitution is significant?

• protected our fundamental rights and liberties

• Established the structure for the U.S. Government

• guaranteed equality

• its failure led to our current for of government

• affirmed individual worth and dignity

Who is the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which are unalienable rights?

• life

• speech

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

• religion

What was the result of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• We went back under the rule of the King

• Leaders reviewed and amended it so it would work

• it led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution

What document protects our 5 fundamental freedoms?

• the U.S Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• the Articles of Confederation

Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Mason