Flashcard: The Struggle for Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

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What was required for the new Constitution to become the law of the land? Options: Approval from the President, Ratification by 9 states, Unanimous approval from all 13 states, Approval from the Supreme Court

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Ratification by 9 states

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Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

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Delaware

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What major concern did many people have about the original Constitution? Options: It gave too much power to the states, It lacked a list of basic rights, It didn't establish a strong enough military, It didn't address economic issues

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It lacked a list of basic rights

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What promise did the Federalists make to gain support for ratification in Massachusetts?

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To add a list of rights as amendments

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Which state became the ninth to ratify the Constitution, making it official? Options: New York, Virginia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

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New Hampshire

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Why were New York and Virginia considered crucial for the success of the new nation?

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They were the most populous states.

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What document played a significant role in convincing New York and Virginia to ratify the Constitution? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, The Mayflower Compact

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The Federalist Papers

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When was the Bill of Rights officially added to the Constitution? Options: July 4, 1776, March 1, 1792, September 17, 1787, December 15, 1791

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December 15, 1791

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How did the Bill of Rights affect the balance of power in the new government?

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It limited the powers of the federal government.

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What does the First Amendment protect? Options: The right to bear arms, Freedom of speech, The right to a fair trial, Protection against unreasonable searches

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Freedom of speech