Declaration of Independence
In simple terms Define The Declaration of Independence.
A Document that declared our freedom from the British.
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How did America gain access to the Northwest Territory?
After defeating Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War
What did the U.S. Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Which group wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Why did the Articles of Confederation purposely create a weak central government?
They feared a strong central government would become tyrannical
Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
**Benjamin Franklin
**John Addams
What was the required population needed in the Northwest Ordinance for a territory to apply for statehood?
60,000
How many amendments were added to the original constitution? (hint: Bill of Rights)
10
Which group wanted an equal balance of power between states and national government?
Anti-Federalists
Under the AOC, how many branches of government were there?
1
What was ONE grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
1. Lack of Representation
2. Interference with Colonial Laws and Governance
3. Maintaining Standing Armies
4. Quartering Troops
5. Cutting Off Trade
6. Inciting Hostilities
What was explicitly prohibited by federal law in Northwest Ordinance?
Slavery
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
Federalists
Which branch "enforces or carries out laws passed by Congress?"
Executive Branch
Name ONE part of the Declaration of Independence.
1. The Preamble
2. Declaration of Natural Rights
3. List of Grievances
4. Resolution of Independence from Great Britain
What are 3 territories that became states in the Northwest Territory?
1. Ohio 1803
2. Indiana 1816
3. Illinois 1818
4. Michigan 1837
5. Wisconsin 1848
6. Minnesota (part)
Which event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and convinced many leaders that a stronger national government was needed?
Shays Rebellion
Which group believed in a system of checks and balances?
Federalists
Which document only allowed states to collect taxes?
AOC
Where does the government gets its power from?
THE PEOPLE!!!
What is the Eastern boarder of the Northwest Territory?
Pennsylvania
What is the "supreme law" of the land (The United States)
U.S. Constitution
Which group believed in a standing Army?
Federalists
What were 2 weaknesses of the AOC?
1. Weak Central Government
2. No Power to Tax at National Level
3.. No power to Regulate Commerce
4. One Vote per State
5. No Standing Army
6. Amendments Required Unanimity
7. Lack of National Unity