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Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
It convinced France and Spain to join the war and supply the Americans.
How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?
A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship while a native-born citizen cannot.
prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers
3rd admendment
Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental army?
gorge washington
settles disputes between states
Judicial Branch
Which of the following points were made in the Declaration of Independence?
King George III passed unfair laws.
King George III broke the social contract with his American subjects.
All people have unalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
all of the above
Which of the following descriptions are true for U.S. senators?
They serve six-year terms.
They must live in the state they represent.
They represent the interests of an entire state.
provides the right to a speedy public trial
6th admendment
What was the Whiskey rebellion? How did it end?
The Whiskey rebellion was a rebellion on a tax on Whiskey. It ended when George Washington led 13,000 troops against the rebelling forces and told them to lay down their weapons and go home.
ensures that laws are carried out
Executive Branch
Why did many American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed following the French and Indian War?
They were unable to vote for representatives who passed these taxes.
In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following?
three-fourths of the states
protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial
5th admendment
Why did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory because he wanted the US to still be able to use the Port of New Orleans.
has the power to override a veto
Legislative Branch
Which of the following were important parts of the New England economy?
Trade
Shipbuilding
Fishing
The colony founded by William Penn did which of the following?
established an elected assembly
freedom of speech, religion, and petition
1st admendment
who was the first president
George Washington
Which amendment allows the government to decide basic rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution?
Ninth Amendment
What is one reason the Europeans began importing slaves from Africa to work on their new lands?
Most of the Native Americans died from European diseases.
While the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to improve the Articles of Confederation, the final outcome was that the delegates __________.
created a new Constitution
protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
4th admendment
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
tomas jeferson
has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution
Judicial Branch