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The Anti-Federalists included which early American leader among their number? |
Patrick Henry |
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In the 1780s, what evidence shows that the early government of the United States was not as strong and united as its founders had hoped it would be? |
States relied on own constitution, which ofter stated very different laws |
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Why did the Anti-Feds insist on adding a Bill of Rights to the U.S. constitution |
To secure individual rights against possible government intrusion |
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In which state was Anti-Fed most popular? |
Virginia |
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Which early American leader was a chief Federalist? |
Alexander Hamilton |
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Which of the following ceased to be a right of individual states after the U.S. Constitution was ratified? |
The right to issue and print cerrency |
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In 1779, which colonial leader traveled to France to negotiate peace with the British? |
John Adams |
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What was the justification for replacing the Articles of Confederation with a different Document? |
The central government it created was weak and had little power |
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What was a major concern for the group known as the Anti-Federalists |
That a federal government would take away states rights |
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What was a major concern for the group known as the Federalists |
That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats |
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What state was the last of the thirteenth colonies to draft and ratify the constitution in 1780? |
Massachusetts |
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The federalists included which early American leader among their number? |
Alexander Hamilton |
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Which statement would a supporter of Federalism in the late 1700s most likely make in an argument? |
The United States national debt has grown out of control |
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How was Pennsylvania’s constitution radically different from other state constitution> |
It allowed for only one legislative body and no governor |
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The final draft of the US Constitution took which right away from the individual states? |
The right to print and issue cerrency |
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What issue was resolved with the Great Compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? |
Representation in two legislative houses |
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When the individual states began writing their constitutions, their experience as royal subjects made which of the following a key concern? |
Limiting the powers of government |
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Federalism was most popular in which state? |
New Jersey |
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Where did the Treaty of Paris set the boundary of the United States? |
The Mississippi River |
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What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution? |
To secure individual rights against possible government intrusion |
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Which early American leader was a chief Anti-Federalist? |
Patrick Henry |
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In the 1780s what evidence shows that the early government of the United States was not as strong and united as its founders had hoped it would be? |
States relied on their own constitutions, which often stated very different laws |
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