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Q: What is the principle of rule of law advanced by Magna Carta? A: Influenced the development of representative government.
Q: Why did representative government and individual rights develop in America? A: Colonists brought ideals of English political heritage.
Q: Which type of colonies enjoyed the most independence from the English monarchy? A: Charter colonies.
Q: What is civic virtue? A: Citizens place the common good over their own interests.
Q: Which political concept did Enlightenment ideas strongly influence? A: Social contract.
Q: What British action prompted the colonists' protests after the French and Indian War? A: Increasing taxation.
Q: What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress? A: Persuade Britain to improve treatment of the colonies.
Q: What was the main purpose of Common Sense? A: Persuade colonists to declare independence.
Q: What are "unalienable" rights? A: Rights that cannot be taken away by government.
Q: How did some state constitutions limit voting rights? A: Set property qualifications.
Q: Under the Articles of Confederation, who retained powers not granted to the national government? A: The states.
Q: Who was responsible for enforcing national laws under the Articles of Confederation? A: The states.
Q: What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A: No national court system.
Q: Why was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 important? A: Blueprint for future growth.
Q: How did Shays's Rebellion influence political leaders? A: Confirmed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Q: What was the original purpose of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787? A: Revise the Articles of Confederation.
Q: How did the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan differ? A: Number of houses and basis for representation.
Q: Why did large states favor the Virginia Plan? A: Representation based on population.
Q: What did the Great Compromise establish regarding representation in Congress? A: Equal Senate votes, population-based House representation.
Q: How was slavery addressed at the Philadelphia Convention? A: Delayed action on Atlantic slave trade for 20 years.
Q: What did the Antifederalists want added to the Constitution? A: Bill of Rights.
Q: What did the Federalists support? A: Strong central government.
Q: What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers? A: Encourage support for Constitution ratification.
Q: What convinced Massachusetts and other states to ratify the Constitution? A: Promise to include a Bill of Rights.
Q: Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? A: Protect personal liberties.
Q: Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers? A: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay.
Q: How did the Federalist Papers contribute to the ratification debate? A: Influenced public opinion in favor of the Constitution.
Q: Why did Thomas Paine consider declaring independence "common sense"? A: Monarchy was bad, colonies should be free.