Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

expansion of territories
expansion of territories

the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance

seizure of farms
seizure of farms

increased taxes

Answer 1

seizure of farms
increased taxes

Answer 2

are you sure?

Answer 3

I apologize for the incorrect response. I made an error in my previous answer.

The correct answer is:
- seizure of farms
- increased taxes

Answer 4

Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
(1 point)
Responses

George Washington
George Washington

Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

John Adams
John Adams

Answer 5

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 6

The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?

Answer 7

The government structure that Baron de Montesquieu wrote about and that was adopted in the Constitution is the separation of powers.

Answer 8

Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
(1 point)
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.

Answer 9

9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

Answer 10

In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?

Answer 11

The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the preamble of the Constitution refers to the responsibility and purpose of the government to ensure the protection and security of the nation and its citizens against external threats and aggression.

Answer 12

In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
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
provide money for scientific research

Answer 13

The correct answer is "provide a military." The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the preamble of the Constitution refers to the establishment and maintenance of a military force to protect and defend the nation.

Answer 14

What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?

Answer 15

To become law, an amendment to the Constitution must be approved by three-fourths (or 3/4) of the state legislatures.