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What was the purpose of the Continental Congress

It's purpose was to make preparation for war call for peace and declare independence.

What is a unicameral legislature

A unicameral legislature is a type of government that only has one house or chamber. The state of Nebraska is the only state that has a unicameral legislature.

Where was George Washington's home in Virginia

George Washington's home is located about 8 miles south of Alexandria, Virginia. His home is called Mount Vernon and is a large sprawling plantation.

What is the altitude of Polaris at the equator

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What does the term ratify mean

The definition is, "Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid." It's primarily used for formal documents. An example would be amendments to the Constitution. If an amendment was needed to be added to the Constitution, it would require 3/4 of the party putting forth the amendment (states or congress), then it would require 2/3 of the other party to ratify the amendment. (other party is defined as the group that didn't put for the amendment. States would have to vote 2/3 if if it were Congress who put the amendment forth, and vice versa.)

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The year of constitution was signed

The U.S. Constitution was signed in the year 1787.

What aspects of the new state constitutions allowed people to keep a constant watch over the government

Frequent Elections

What was the message of Shays's Rebellion

The price of a weak central government is anarchy.

Which individuals were most affected by the shortcomings of the central government under the Articles of Confederation

Wealthy and influential

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Who was responsible for appointing the government of the new states formed through the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

congress

What is an alliance of independent states that has a very weak centralized national government

confederation

Which two topics does the Seventeenth Amendment cover

Suffrae and Politics

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Which document insisted that colonists grievances about taxes and proper representation in parliament be addressed and their rights be respected

declaration of the causes and necessity of taking up arms.

Shays's rebellion helped to prove which of the following points

The Articles of Confederation did not work

Which is not an example of a state's reserved powers

the ability to use the armed forces when necessary

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