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9. b 10. e
SECTION 1 1. Articles of Confederation; sentences will
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vary, but an example is: The Articles of Confederation was the new national constitution for America. 2. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom; sentences will vary, but an example is: This document supported religious freedom by declaring that a person could not be made to attend a particular church or be taxed to support a church. 3. Magna Carta; sentences will vary, but an example is: Magna Carta was signed by King John in 1215. 4. constitution; sentences will vary, but an example is: A constitution is a set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Biography–Signers of the Constitution 1. Possible response: These men were very
involved in politics. Also, they were all lawyers. 2. Possible response: They were delegates, so they were given the opportunity to sign the document. But they became delegates through hard work and a shared belief in liberty. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
SECTION 2 1. Inflation is the result of printing large
amounts of paper money. 2. Taxes on imports and exports are called
tariffs.
Biography–Mercy Otis Warren
3. Shays’s Rebellion was an uprising that
started when farmers in three western counties began a revolt, in addition to angry citizens in western Massachusetts who closed down the courts. 4. A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment is called a depression. 5. Daniel Shays was the leader of a group of farmers that forced a shutdown of the Supreme Court in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1786. 6. Trade between two or more states is called interstate commerce.
1. To describe politicians and leaders in an
exaggerated way; to attack or criticize public officials. 2. Women now are able to be educated in the same way as men. Women can vote, hold jobs or office, and participate in aspects of government. Women were not able to do these things during Warren’s time. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
Biography–George Mason 1. Possible response: He was a gifted writer
SECTION 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Federalist Papers George Mason Bill of Rights Federalists Antifederalists Alexander Hamilton amendments
and wanted to use this skill to ensure that Americans would always have guaranteed freedoms. 2. Yes, I think he would. He would see that the government outlined in the Constitution still stands. He would be pleased with the guaranteed rights U.S. citizens still enjoy. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
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Forming a Government
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9. b 10. e
SECTION 1 1. Articles of Confederation; sentences will
SECTION 4
vary, but an example is: The Articles of Confederation was the new national constitution for America. 2. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom; sentences will vary but an example is: This document supported religious freedom by declaring that a person could not be made to attend a particular church or be taxed to support a church. 3. Magna Carta; sentences will vary but an example is: Magna Carta was signed by King John in 1215. 4. constitution; sentences will vary but an example is: A constitution is a set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Biography–Signers of the Constitution 1. Possible response: These men were very
involved in politics. Also, they were all lawyers. 2. Possible response: They were delegates, so they were given the opportunity to sign the document. But they became delegates through hard work and a shared belief in liberty. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
SECTION 2 1. Inflation is the result of printing large
amounts of paper money. 2. Taxes on imports and exports are called
tariffs.
Biography–Mercy Otis Warren
3. Shays’s Rebellion was an uprising that
started when farmers in three western counties began a revolt, in addition to angry citizens in western Massachusetts who closed down the courts. 4. A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment is called a depression. 5. Daniel Shays was the leader of a group of farmers that forced a shutdown of the Supreme Court in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1786. 6. Trade between two or more states is called interstate commerce.
1. To describe politicians and leaders in an
exaggerated way; to attack or criticize public officials. 2. Women now are able to be educated in the same way as men. Women can vote, hold jobs or office, and participate in aspects of government. Women were not able to do these things during Warren’s time. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
Biography–George Mason 1. Possible response: He was a gifted writer
SECTION 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Federalist Papers George Mason Bill of Rights Federalists Antifederalists Alexander Hamilton amendments
and wanted to use this skill to ensure that Americans would always have guaranteed freedoms. 2. Yes, I think he would. He would see that the government outlined in the Constitution still stands. He would be pleased with the guaranteed rights U.S. citizens still enjoy. 3. Students’ answers will vary.
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