Welcome to Who Wants to be a Millionaire 50:50 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 Welcome to Who Wants to be a Millionaire 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

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15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

Why were the Articles of Confederation written? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 Why were the Articles of Confederation written? 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 C: to form a central government 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: to give power to the states B: to control trade C: to form a central government D: to give people rights

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What caused Shay’s Rebellion? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 What caused Shay’s Rebellion? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 C: Farmers couldn’t pay their taxes and the government took their farms. 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Farmers wanted more land B: The government was too powerful C: farmers couldn’t pay their taxes and the government took their farms. D: The farmers lost their crops

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 $1 Million Why did congress call a meeting about the Articles of Confederation in 1787? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 D: to make the central government stronger 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: To talk about equal rights B: To stop tax rebellions C: to find a way to pay for the Revolutionary War D: To make the central government stronger

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Who borrowed from whom in the chain of debt? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 Who borrowed from whom in the chain of debt? 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 A: farmers-shopkeepers- merchants-bankers 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: farmers-shopkeepers-merchants-bankers B: farmers-merchants-shopkeepers-bankers C: bankers-shopkeepers-merchants-farmers D: shopkeepers-farmers-merchants-bankers

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States like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey opposed _______? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 States like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey opposed _______? $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 B: The Virginia Plan 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: The Constitution B: The Virginia Plan C: The Articles of Confederation D: The New Jersey Plan

You’ve Reached the $1,000 Milestone! Congratulations! Congratulations!

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 The person who was known for his honesty while taking notes during the Constitutional Convention was _______________? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 D: James Madison 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: George Washington B: Benjamin Franklin C: Alexander Hamilton D: James Madison

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Under the articles of confederation congress could not _________. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 Under the articles of confederation congress could not _________. 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 B:control trade, set up an Army, raise money with taxes 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B:control trade, set up an army, raise money with taxes A: declare war and peace C: print and borrow money D: organize new territories

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The constitution includes a way to make amendments because ________. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 The constitution includes a way to make amendments because ________. 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 D: The will of the people may change 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: To make sure the president does not become too powerful B: To monitor laws D: The will of the people may change C: To keep the people happy

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Under the federal government _________ was made easier. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 Under the federal government _________ was made easier. 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 C: trade 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: war B: signing treaties C: trade D: taxing citizens

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 Which three patriotic leaders participated in the constitutional convention? 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 D: James Madison, Benjamin Franklin George Washington 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B: James Madison, Daniel Shay, Benjamin Franklin A: George Washington, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams D: James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington C: James Madison, Benedict Arnold, Daniel Shay

You’ve Reached the $32,000 Milestone! Congratulations!

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What is the bill of rights? 15 $1 Million What is the bill of rights? 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 C: 10 amendments added to the Constitution stating the rights of individuals. 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: A list of rights the government has B: A list of rights states have C: 10 amendments added to the constitution stating the rights of individuals D: A list of rights of women

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What are the three branches of government? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 What are the three branches of government? 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 B: Legislative, Executive, Judicial 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: President, The House, judges B: Legislative, Executive, Judicial C: Congress, Legislative, Executive D: Executive, The House, Judicial

15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

What is the 3/5ths rule? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 A: 5 slaves were equal to three free men when counting population of states. 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 5 slaves = 3 free men when counting population of states. B: 3/5 of the congress’ vote to overturn a vetoed bill. C: 3/5 of the money farmers paid went to the government D: There were 3 women equal to 5 free men when counting population of states.

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How can the legislature over ride a veto? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 How can the legislature over ride a veto? 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 A: 2/3 majority vote 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 2/3 majority vote B: By having a protest C: ¾ majority vote D: By changing the constitution

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Why was the Preamble to the Constitution written? 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 Why was the Preamble to the Constitution written? $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 B: To show that the Government was made for the people by the people. 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 B: to show that the government was made for the people by the people A: To have a fun song to sing C: To outline the government plan D: To show the government is chosen by rich land owners.

YOU WIN $1 MILLION DOLLARS!