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30 Cards in this Set
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"So as long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name..." What is the best interpretation of Webster's remark?
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The nation needs a strong central government to be effective.
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The New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan had what in common?
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three branches of government
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Why did small states favor the New Jersey Plan?
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All states had equal representation in the legislature.
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How many states has to ratify the Constitution before it could become law?
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9 of 13
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Which of the following is one reason that states wrote constitutions?
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to spell out the rights of citizens
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In the Constitution, what fraction of the slaves in a state were included when determining representation in Congress?
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three fifths
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Which of the following precedents did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term?
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He named well-known, talented leaders to head government departments.
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What best reflects the point of view expressed by President Washington: The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little as political connection as possible... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...
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Permanent alliance with foreign nations should be avoided.
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How does the excerpt show Hamilton's bias in favor of a national debt: A national debt if it is not excessive will be to us a national blessing: it will be a powerful cement of our union. -Alexander Hamilton, 1781
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By describing the debt as a strengthening force.
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GERD pharm tx with Antacid
1. Name 2. category 3. AE |
1. Calcium Carbonate (Tums),
* Aluminum hydroxide (Maalox), * Magnesium hydroxide (Mylantin) 2. Antacid 3. Ca/Al = constipation, Mg - diarrhea |
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Which of the following groups decided who won the presidential election of 1800?
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the House of Representatives
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What best summarizes how President Adams reacted to the crisis with France?
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Adams strengthened the navy but kept the nation out of the war.
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Which of the following could be said about President Washington during his first term?
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He set examples that are still followed by presidents today.
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Why did President Washington want the nation to remain neutral in foreign wars?
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He did not want to disrupt U.S. relations with other countries.
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What issue caused a serious split that weakened the power of the Federalist party?
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continuing diplomatic talks with France
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What represents the political views of Thomas Jefferson?
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A strong federal government threatens the rights of the states.
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Why did the House of Representatives decide the presidential election of 1800?
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Each elector cast one vote for Thomas Jefferson and one vote for Aaron Burr.
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What best explains why American leaders formed political parties?
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To organize support for their views
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Which of the following was one of Alexander Hamilton's primary goals as Secretary of the Treasury?
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Reducing the national debt
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How was the U.S. neutrality challenged during Washington's presidency?
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Britain and France seized cargoes from U.S. ships.
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What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the U.S.?
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Political divisions would treaten national unity.
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"They have brought into the lower house a sedition bill, which... undertakes to make printing certain matters criminal... Indeed this bill and the alien bill both are so against the Constitution as to show they mean to pay no respect to it.": To whom is Thomas Jefferson referring in this quote?
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members of the Federalist party
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What are the "certain matters" that Jefferson is referring to in this quote?
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printing criticism of the government
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How did the election results in 1796 reflect growing political tensions in the U.S.?
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Pro-British voters were in the North.
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Why did conflicts between Native Americans and settlers grow after 1800?
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Settlers' use of resources threatened the Native Americans' way of life.
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What is the best example of Thomas Jefferson's democratic style?
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He wore casual clothes and shook hands when greeting people.
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What is a way that both Britain and France disregarded American neutrality?
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Both captured American ships bound for Europe.
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What formed the route that most western farmers used to ship goods in 1803?
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the Mississippi River
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Which person wrote the decision establishing the principle of judicial review?
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John Marshall
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What does not reflect Jefferson's belief about government?
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The federal government should play a major role in people's lives.
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