Natural Rights

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What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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to protect the natural rights that were not included in the Constitution

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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Why did the Americans create a weak government with the Articles of Confederation?

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they were worried a strong government would take away their natural rights

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What was the Three- Fifths Compromise?

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Slaves were counted as only 3/5ths of a person for representation.

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What is a natural right?

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a freedom, or a rule about what a person is allowed to do or have.

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Why did the colonists feel as if they had no rights when they were being ruled by England?

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they had no say in their government or taxes.

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South Carolina supported slavery during this time. Why?

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Slavery was important to the economy in the South.

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How did the colonists react when England began taking away their rights?

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They declared their independence and got ready to fight.

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What is the best example of a topic the states would have disagreed on?

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Slavery