The power to resolve the dispute between New Hampshire and New York regarding Vermont ultimately rested with Congress. After the Revolutionary War, Congress acted as the governing body and had the authority to address interstate disputes.
Who had the power to resolve the dispute between New Hampshire and New York regarding Vermont?
no one
no one
Congress
Congress
the state militias
the state militias
the Continental Army
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What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation?
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They were needed to pay off national debt from the war.
They were needed to pay off national debt from the war.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
They were created to show rebellion against the British king.
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They were needed to pay off national debt from the war.
They were needed to pay off national debt from the war.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
Leaders believed a more centralized government was needed that gave power to the president.
They were created to show rebellion against the British king.
One reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation was that leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government. The Articles were crafted to create a framework for governance that would unify the states and provide a degree of coordination and authority after gaining independence from Britain.
Which of the following was an important effect of Shays’s Rebellion?
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more powerful state militias
more powerful state militias
more power given to Congress
more power given to Congress
the establishment of a new national military force
the establishment of a new national military force
a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
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more powerful state militias
more powerful state militias
more power given to Congress
more power given to Congress
the establishment of a new national military force
the establishment of a new national military force
a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
An important effect of Shays’s Rebellion was a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. The rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and the need for a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 where the current U.S. Constitution was drafted.
Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? Select all that apply.
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It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.
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It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.
The statements that best describe how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement include:
- It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
- It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
The Northwest Ordinance outlined the process for admitting new states from the Northwest Territory and included provisions for basic rights, such as freedom of religion and the rights of trial by jury. The other statements do not accurately reflect the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance.
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What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?
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It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.
It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.
It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
Responses
expansion of territories
expansion of territories
the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance
seizure of farms
seizure of farms
increased taxes
Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
Responses
women
women
Native Americans
Native Americans
slaves
slaves
immigrants
The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?
Responses
separation of church and state
separation of church and state
limited government
limited government
separation of powers
separation of powers
self-government
In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
Responses
a bill of rights
a bill of rights
an end to taxes
an end to taxes
a strong national government
a strong national government
strong state governments
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
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6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
Responses
provide for a police force
provide for a police force
provide a military
provide a military
ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
Responses
one-half
one-half
three-fifth
three-fifth
two-thirds
two-thirds
three-fourths
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
Responses
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
Responses
It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.
It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.
It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
Responses
expansion of territories
expansion of territories
the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance
seizure of farms
seizure of farms
increased taxes
Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
Responses
women
women
Native Americans
Native Americans
slaves
slaves
immigrants
The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?
Responses
separation of church and state
separation of church and state
limited government
limited government
separation of powers
separation of powers
self-government
In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
Responses
a bill of rights
a bill of rights
an end to taxes
an end to taxes
a strong national government
a strong national government
strong state governments
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
Responses
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
Responses
provide for a police force
provide for a police force
provide a military
provide a military
ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
Responses
one-half
one-half
three-fifth
three-fifth
two-thirds
two-thirds
three-fourths
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
Responses
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
Here are the answers to your questions:
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What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?
- It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
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Shays's Rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
- Seizure of farms
- Increased taxes
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Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
- Alexander Hamilton
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The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
- Slaves
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The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?
- Separation of powers
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In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
- A strong national government
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Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
- 9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
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In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
- Provide a military
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What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
- Three-fourths
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How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
- It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
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