The second part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of grievances. What was the purpose of this part? (1 point) Responses To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country To strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain
The purpose of the second part of the Declaration of Independence was to list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary.
The final part of the Declaration of Independence was the actual declaration. What was the purpose of this part? (1 point) Responses to create an alliance between the colonies and Great Britain to create an alliance between the colonies and Great Britain to strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain to strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain to announce the colonies’ intentions to live independently from the Native Americans to announce the colonies’ intentions to live independently from the Native Americans to break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country
The purpose of the final part of the Declaration of Independence was to break the colonists' ties with Britain and create a new country.
What was one outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek? (1 point) Responses Georgia fell under British control giving Britain a strong foothold in the South. Georgia fell under British control giving Britain a strong foothold in the South. The French against the British fought alongside the Americans becoming the Patriots’ strongest ally. The French against the British fought alongside the Americans becoming the Patriots’ strongest ally. The Americans acquired arms, ammunitions, and horses from the British. The Americans acquired arms, ammunitions, and horses from the British. The Patriots surrendered and forfeited the city of Augusta to the British. The Patriots surrendered and forfeited the city of Augusta to the British.
One outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek was that the Americans acquired arms, ammunitions, and horses from the British.
Which was the result of the Siege of Savannah? (1 point) Responses The entire city of Savannah was burned to the ground. The entire city of Savannah was burned to the ground. The British maintained their control of Savannah. The British maintained their control of Savannah. Savannah fell into the control of the French. Savannah fell into the control of the French. Savannah was taken over by the Creek Indian nation.
The result of the Siege of Savannah was that the British maintained their control of Savannah.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that made it extremely difficult for the national government to pass laws? (1 point) Responses A strong legislative branch and no executive or judicial branches A strong legislative branch and no executive or judicial branches Each state had its own currency Each state had its own currency One vote per state no matter the size of the state's population One vote per state no matter the size of the state's population Approval of 9 of the 13 states required to pass laws
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation that made it extremely difficult for the national government to pass laws was the requirement of approval from 9 of the 13 states to pass laws.
did the articles of confederation have amendments
No, the Articles of Confederation did not have a formal mechanism for amending the document. Any proposed changes required unanimous consent from all 13 states, making it extremely difficult to make amendments.
did the us constitution have amendments
Yes, the US Constitution does have amendments. There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1788. These amendments were added to address various issues, expand rights, and clarify certain provisions of the original document.
How was the U.S. Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses The U.S. Constitution set up the first form of government for the newly independent United States. The U.S. Constitution set up the first form of government for the newly independent United States. The U.S. Constitution allowed for each state to have an equal vote in Congress regardless of size or population. The U.S. Constitution allowed for each state to have an equal vote in Congress regardless of size or population. The U.S. Constitution separated powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. The U.S. Constitution separated powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. The U.S. Constitution had only one branch, a unicameral legislature that had limited power.
The U.S. Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation in that it separated powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. The Articles of Confederation, on the other hand, had only one branch, a unicameral legislature with limited power.
Which describes Abraham Baldwin’s contribution at the Constitutional Convention? (1 point) Responses He cast a vote for the larger states with led to the passing of the Constitution. He cast a vote for the larger states with led to the passing of the Constitution. He cast the final vote for the smaller states which broke the tie. He cast the final vote for the smaller states which broke the tie. He cast the vote that created a tie leading to the Great Compromise. He cast the vote that created a tie leading to the Great Compromise. He refused to vote which led to the creation of the Great Compromise.
Abraham Baldwin's contribution at the Constitutional Convention was that he cast the final vote for the smaller states, breaking the tie and leading to the passing of the Constitution.
What was the purpose of the Great Compromise, introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787? (1 point) Responses end the debate over slavery end the debate over slavery separate Virginia and West Virginia separate Virginia and West Virginia maintain peace between Britain and America maintain peace between Britain and America give equal representation to both large and small states
The purpose of the Great Compromise, introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, was to give equal representation to both large and small states.
Why did the new constitution include a system of checks and balances? (1 point) Responses It divided government duties among three separate branches of government. It divided government duties among three separate branches of government. It kept any one of the three branches of government from having too much power. It kept any one of the three branches of government from having too much power. It gave the president the power to interpret, pass, and enforce laws. It gave the president the power to interpret, pass, and enforce laws. It allowed for new laws to be passed with the approval of at least two branches of government.
The new constitution included a system of checks and balances to keep any one of the three branches of government from having too much power.
