Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
expansion of territories
expansion of territories
the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance
seizure of farms
seizure of farms
increased taxes
seizure of farms
increased taxes
are you sure?
I apologize for the incorrect response. I made an error in my previous answer.
The correct answer is:
- seizure of farms
- increased taxes
Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?
The government structure that Baron de Montesquieu wrote about and that was adopted in the Constitution is the separation of powers.
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
(1 point)
Responses
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the preamble of the Constitution refers to the responsibility and purpose of the government to ensure the protection and security of the nation and its citizens against external threats and aggression.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
Responses
provide for a police force
provide for a police force
provide a military
provide a military
ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research
provide money for scientific research