Would you pass? Unit 2

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After the French and Indian War, what prohibited the colonists from settling in the Appalachian Mountains?

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The Proclamation of 1763

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The Declaration of Independence blamed the King of England for many of the problems in the colonies. How did this viewpoint impact the establishment of both the federal and state governments after the American Revolution?

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The governments put the majority of power in the hands of a legislative body rather than a chief executive.

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What conclusion can be drawn about the impact of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 on the expansion of the United States?

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It provided an orderly process of accepting new states into the Union.

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The events of Shays' Rebellion highlighted what dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation?

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the federal government's lack of authority to address domestic problems

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What constitutional principle is illustrated in this headline? "President Washington Vetoes the Apportionment Act - - Not enough votes in Congress to override the veto."

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checks and balances

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This is the Preamble to the United States Constitution. Based on the Preamble, which statement is true regarding power in the United States government? the government's power comes from its citizens

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the government's power comes from its citizens

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Why did the Anti Federalists support the 9th and 10th Amendments to the Constitution?

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the amendments established limits on federal powers over people and states.

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To create the needed new government, the founders compromised on this issue: slavery.

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slavery

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The Virginia Plan favored...

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Large states because it was all based on population.