MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to argue for the abolition of slavery
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to describe the organization of the government
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to explain the reasons for separating from Britain
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to list specific rights guaranteed to citizens
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why a Constitution? The need for the Constitution grew out of problems with the Articles of Confederation, which established a “firm league of friendship” between the States, and vested most power in a Congress of the Confederation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed. Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had much bigger plans.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States Constitution was written to protect citizens and also the states. It ensures rights, prevents the federal government from infringing on these rights, and creates laws.
Detailed explanation-4: -From May to September 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention hammered out the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia.