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What was the main economic activity in the New England Colonies?
Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.
Which event led to the British imposing the Intolerable Acts on the colonies?
The Boston Tea Party.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British policies.
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government was too weak, with no power to tax or regulate trade.
Which rebellion highlighted the need to reform the Articles of Confederation?
Shays’ Rebellion.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia.
Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention resulted in a bicameral legislature?
The Great Compromise.
What was the 3/5ths Compromise?
Each enslaved person would be counted as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation purposes.
The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise allowed the slave trade to continue until 1808?
True
False
What is the system of government called where power is shared between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch.
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces laws.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch.
How does the system of checks and balances work? Give one example.
It ensures no branch becomes too powerful (e.g., the president can veto laws, but Congress can override the veto).
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To elect the president.
What is the Elastic Clause?
It allows Congress to pass laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers.
