Vocabulary and Events Matching Flashcard

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The ______ was a meeting held in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Constitutional Convention

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The ______ Compromise settled the issue of representation in Congress by creating a bicameral legislature.

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Great

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In Washington's Farewell Address, he warned against the dangers of ______ and political parties.

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foreign alliances

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The principle of ______ ensures that the government’s power is limited and does not infringe upon individual rights.

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checks and balances

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The ______ Doctrine was a U.S. policy that opposed European colonialism in the Americas.

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Monroe

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What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Strong federal government, Ability to levy taxes, No national judiciary, Direct election of representatives

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No national judiciary

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The Three-Fifths Compromise was primarily about: Taxation, Representation, Trade, Land ownership

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Representation

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Which event is considered a turning point in the American Revolution? Boston Tea Party, Treaty of Paris, Battle of Saratoga, Declaration of Independence

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Battle of Saratoga

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The U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of checks and balances primarily through: Federalism, Separation of powers, Popular sovereignty, Individual rights

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Separation of powers

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The Monroe Doctrine stated that:

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Europe should stay out of the Americas.