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21 Cards in this Set
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What date was the Charter of the Virgina Company written?
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1607
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Who was the author of the Charter of the Virginia Company
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The King of England
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What was the purpose of the Charter of the Virginia Company?
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To establish a colony and outline the rights guaranteed to colonists. Also to promote the Christian faith, convert Indians, discriminate against Roman Catholics and join the worldwide trend of colonization.
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How did the Charter of the Virginia Company influence the writing of the Constitution?
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Settled the first permanent colony named Jamestown
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What date was the Virginia Declaration of Rights written?
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June 12, 1776
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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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George Mason
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Who was the audience of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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The citizens of Virginia
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What was the prupose of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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To specify the rights of citizens in Virginia and the basis of the foundation of government
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HOw did the Virginia Declaration of rights influence the writing of the Constitution?
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-Used in the Declaration of Independence
-Basis for the Bill of Rights -Incorporated in the Virginia Constitution |
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What date was the Articles of Confederation written?
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1777
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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
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-To establish a national government in the newly formed America
-Gave states the power of government |
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How did the Articles of Confederation influence the writing of the Constitution?
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Because the Articles of Confederation were weak and inconsistent, the Constitution was written
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What date was the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom written?
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1786
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Who was the audience of the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom?
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Virginia citizens
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What was the purpose of the Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom?
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-To protect the practice of religion
-To prohibit the interference in the practice of religion -To prohibit religious discrimination |
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How did the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom influence the writing of the Constitution?
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-Became part of the Virginia Constitution
-Basis for the religious clauses of the Bill of Rights |
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What date was the Declaration of Independence written?
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1776
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Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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Who was the audience of the Declaration of Independence?
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The King of England and Great Britain
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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To explain the separation of the colonies from English power
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How did the Declaration of Independence influence the writting of the Constitution?
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-War with Britain and independence led to a need for government
-Certain rights cannot be violated -All people are equal under the law |
