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2B The best selection is - (1 point) Responses Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence Three-Fifths Compromise Three-Fifths Compromise Northwest Ordinance Northwest Ordinance Question 4 3. Why did the Anti-federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution? (1 point) Responses To strengthen the authority of the federal government To strengthen the authority of the federal government To improve the organization of the judiciary To improve the organization of the judiciary To give each state an equal amount of power To give each state an equal amount of power To protect individual freedoms from the federal government To protect individual freedoms from the federal government Question 5 4. Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise? (1 point) Responses To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people To create a government based on the principle of federalism To create a government based on the principle of federalism To create a government with a bicameral legislature To create a government with a bicameral legislature STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1 Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows: Video Player 00:0010:01 Question 6 Q 1 Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (select two) (2 points) Responses All states had to approve amendments. All states had to approve amendments. The one-house legislature was based on population. The one-house legislature was based on population. The central government held too much power. The central government held too much power. States coined their own money. States coined their own money. Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory. Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory. Question 7 Q 2 Which event occured as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown? (1 point) Responses France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain. France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation. The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation. Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris. Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris. The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III. The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III. Question 8 Q 3 The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historial milestone because it --- (1 point) Responses more than doubled the size of the United States more than doubled the size of the United States established a method for admitting new states to the Union established a method for admitting new states to the Union encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories Question 9 Q 4 In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to --- (1 point) Responses sign the Treaty of Paris sign the Treaty of Paris repeal the Intolerable Acts repeal the Intolerable Acts declare an embargo on imported goods declare an embargo on imported goods restructure the federal government restructure the federal government Question 10 Q 5 Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses Any congressional action required executive approval. Any congressional action required executive approval. Congress lacked the power to declare war. Congress lacked the power to declare war. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade. STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2 Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows: Video Player 00:0007:48 Question 11 Q 6 Study the information below and answer the question that follows: Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution? (1 point) Responses To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation To reach a compromise between large and small states To reach a compromise between large and small states To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states To implement the outcome of a popular vote To implement the outcome of a popular vote Question 12 Q 7 Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise? (1 point) Responses A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation. A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation. A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed. A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed. The census bureau was established to help apportion representation. The census bureau was established to help apportion representation. The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures. The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures. Question 13 Q 8 Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? (1 point) Responses The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens. The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states. The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy. The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy. A republican system of government will better represent large states. A republican system of government will better represent large states. Question 14 Q 9 Study the image and answer the question that follows. Which group would have made these arguments in 1787? (1 point) Responses Free-Soilers Free-Soilers Anti-Federalists Anti-Federalists Loyalists Loyalists Federalists Federalists Question 15 Q 10 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows: Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram? (1 point) Responses Direct democracy Direct democracy Checks and balances Checks and balances Great Compromise Great Compromise Missouri Compromise

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Here are the answers to the questions you've posed based on the information:

Question 4: Why did the Anti-federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

• Answer: To protect individual freedoms from the federal government.

Question 5: Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Answer: To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation.

Question 6: Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (Select two)

• Answer:
  • All states had to approve amendments.
  • States coined their own money.

Question 7: Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Answer: Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.

Question 8: The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it ---

• Answer: Established a method for admitting new states to the Union.

Question 9: Events such as this one contributed to the decision to ---

• Answer: Restructure the federal government.

Question 10: Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

• Answer: Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

Question 11: Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?

• Answer: To reach a compromise between large and small states.

Question 12: Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Answer: A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.

Question 13: Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?

• Answer: A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

Question 14: Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?

• Answer: Federalists.

Question 15: Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?

• Answer: Checks and balances (given it usually follows questions about governmental structure).

Feel free to ask for clarification on any of these points!