Quiz: Early American Government - Review

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Quiz over the governments and leaders before the ratification of the Constitution.

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George Washington

1st President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

<p>1st President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.</p>
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Taxes

Required payments to a government.

<p>Required payments to a government.</p>
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Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government rule.

<p>Cruel and oppressive government rule.</p>
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Slave

A person who is the legal property of another person and is forced to obey them against their will.

<p>A person who is the legal property of another person and is forced to obey them against their will.</p>
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Natural Rights

The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property.

<p>The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property.</p>
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Consent to be Governed

The idea that government derives its authority from the people it governs.

<p>The idea that government derives its authority from the people it governs.</p>
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Social Contract

An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed.

<p>An agreement between the people and their government signifying their consent to be governed.</p>
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Direct Democracy

A form of government in which citizens rule directly and participate in all aspects of government.

<p>A form of government in which citizens rule directly and participate in all aspects of government.</p>
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Representative Democracy

A system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws for all people.

<p>A system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws for all people.</p>
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Constitution

A set of rules and laws that explain how a government is organized and how it will run.

<p>A set of rules and laws that explain how a government is organized and how it will run.</p>
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Limit

A point beyond which something cannot go.

<p>A point beyond which something cannot go.</p>
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Shay’s Rebellion

An armed protest in November 1786 by more than 1000 angry farmers against the state of Massachusetts. It showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.

<p>An armed protest in November 1786 by more than 1000 angry farmers against the state of Massachusetts. It showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation. </p>
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

A plan for adding new states to the United States. Allowed people in the Northwest Territories to organize their own governments.

<p>A plan for adding new states to the United States. Allowed people in the Northwest Territories to organize their own governments. </p>
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Philadelphia Convention

A meeting in 1787 where delegates from twelve U.S. states convened to address the problems of the Articles of Confederation, ultimately leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

<p>A meeting in 1787 where delegates from twelve U.S. states convened to address the problems of the Articles of Confederation, ultimately leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. </p>
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James Madison

A key Framer and the fourth President of the United States, known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

<p>A key Framer and the fourth President of the United States, known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. </p>
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Benjamin Franklin

An influential Founder, Framer, inventor, and diplomat. Key in securing French support during the American Revolutionary War and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

<p>An influential Founder, Framer, inventor, and diplomat. Key in securing French support during the American Revolutionary War and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. </p>
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Articles of Confederation

The first plan for government in the United States. Set up a loose union of states with equal powers and a weak national government.

<p>The first plan for government in the United States. Set up a loose union of states with equal powers and a weak national government. </p>
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Confederation

A union of sovereign statesthat work together for common goals while maintaining their independence.

<p>A union of sovereign statesthat work together for common goals while maintaining their independence. </p>
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Delegate

An individual chosen or elected to represent a group at a convention or conference.

<p>An individual chosen or elected to represent a group at a convention or conference. </p>
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Framer

A delegate involved in drafting the Constitution of the United States at the Philadelphia Convention.

<p>A delegate involved in drafting the Constitution of the United States at the Philadelphia Convention.</p>