US History SOL 2-3 Flashcard

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What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

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Taxation without representation, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, and the desire for self-governance.

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Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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Which event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?

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Failure of the Articles of Confederation

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Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

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Philadelphia

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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To create a new framework for the United States government and to draft the United States Constitution.

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Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

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Rhode Island

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What is the name of the plan that proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population?

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Virginia Plan