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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence? |
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Declare independence from Britain |
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What type of government was established according to the Declaration of Independence? |
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According to Thomas Jefferson, writer of the Declaration, what are natural rights? |
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness |
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What part of government was the most powerful under the Articles of Confederation? Why? |
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The states because they feared another powerful executive. |
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Weakness under the Articles of Confederation
No standing army in peacetime
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Weak central government
No separate executive (President) |
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Difference Under the Constitution
Standing army in peacetime
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Strong federal government
President |
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Who was the main author of the Constitution? |
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Issue
How should slaves be counted for state populations? |
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Compromise
3/5 Compromise |
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