One of the most important defenses of the Constitution appeared
in a series of essays that became known as the Federalist Papers.
These essays supporting the Constitution were written anonymously
under the name Publius. They were actually written by Hamilton,
Madison, and Jay.
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What was the main purpose of the Thirtheenth Amendment
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It overturned the three fifths compromise, which abolished
slavery.
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Most Americans agreed on what two changes to the Articles of Confederation
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They agreed to change the Articles of Confederation to grant
congress the power to regulate commerce and tax the people.
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What role did parliament play in the events that led to the Boston Tea Party
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parliament allowed the British East India Company to sell tea
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Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the constitutional convention
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To amend the Articles of Confederation.
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What was one way that the Virginia plan resembled rule under the british parliament
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Nova net: It gave the national congress the power to veto any
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Why did James Madison believe that a large diverse republic would be best for the common good
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James Madison believed that a large diverse republic would be
the best for the common good because diverse interests could check
one another. This idea was also carried out by the division of
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What was one way the Virginia Plan resembled rule under the british parliament
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It gave the national Congress the power to veto any state
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James Madison believed that a large diverse republic would be
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What were the Federalist Papers
One of the most important defenses of the Constitution appeared
in a series of essays that became known as the Federalist Papers.
These essays supporting the Constitution were written anonymously
under the name Publius. They were actually written by Hamilton,
Madison, and Jay.
What was the main purpose of the Thirtheenth Amendment
It overturned the three fifths compromise, which abolished
slavery.
A statement whose truth is accepted without proof
a
Most Americans agreed on what two changes to the Articles of Confederation
They agreed to change the Articles of Confederation to grant
congress the power to regulate commerce and tax the people.
What role did parliament play in the events that led to the Boston Tea Party
parliament allowed the British East India Company to sell tea
directly to colonists.
Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the constitutional convention
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
What was one way that the Virginia plan resembled rule under the british parliament
Nova net: It gave the national congress the power to veto any
state law.
Why did James Madison believe that a large diverse republic would be best for the common good
James Madison believed that a large diverse republic would be
the best for the common good because diverse interests could check
one another. This idea was also carried out by the division of
powers in the federal government.
What was one way the Virginia Plan resembled rule under the british parliament
It gave the national Congress the power to veto any state
law
Why did James Madison believe that a large diverse republic would be the best for common good
James Madison believed that a large diverse republic would be
the best for the common good because diverse interests could check
one another.