Forming a New Nation

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A government where citizens are in charge by electing representatives to speak for them.

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Republic

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The Declaration of Independence

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The 13 British colonies were now independent and forming a new nation. July 4, 1776.

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The first plan of government for the United States

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The Articles of Confederation

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When a country sends people to settle and claim an area. The country then governs the area

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Colony

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Unicameral

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One house

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To Approve

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Ratify

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The Virginia Plan

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Government plan proposed by James Madison; Bicameral law-making branch; Representation by population.

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What is not an Anti-Federalist argument against ratifying the Constitution? Which is a Federalist statement? Options: The Constitutional Convention was held in secret, The Constitution contains rights, The states' governments would be weakened

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The Constitution contains rights

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A plan of government

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Constitution

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Bicameral

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Two Houses