1. Welcome to Who Wants to be a Millionaire
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5. Why were the Articles of Confederation written?15
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C: to form a central
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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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7. What caused Shay’s Rebellion?15
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What caused Shay’s Rebellion? 11
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C: Farmers couldn’t pay
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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

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Why did congress call a meeting about the Articles of Confederation in 1787? 14
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D: to make the central
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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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11. Who borrowed from whom in the chain of debt?15
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Who borrowed from whom in the chain of debt? 12
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A: farmers-shopkeepers-
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A: farmers-shopkeepers-merchants-bankers
B: farmers-merchants-shopkeepers-bankers
C: bankers-shopkeepers-merchants-farmers
D: shopkeepers-farmers-merchants-bankers

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13. States like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey opposed _______?15
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States like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey opposed _______?
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B: The Virginia Plan 6
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A: The Constitution
B: The Virginia Plan
C: The Articles of Confederation
D: The New Jersey Plan

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

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The person who was known for his honesty while taking notes during the Constitutional Convention was _______________? 11
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D: James Madison 6
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A: George Washington
B: Benjamin Franklin
C: Alexander Hamilton
D: James Madison

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18. Under the articles of confederation congress could not _________.15
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Under the articles of confederation congress could not _________. 12
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B:control trade, set up an
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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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20. The constitution includes a way to make amendments because ________.15
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The constitution includes a way to make amendments because ________. 13
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D: The will of the people
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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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22. Under the federal government _________ was made easier.15
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Under the federal government _________ was made easier. 13
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A: war
B: signing treaties
C: trade
D: taxing citizens

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Which three patriotic leaders participated in the constitutional convention? 12
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D: James Madison, Benjamin
Franklin George Washington 6
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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

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

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27. What is the bill of rights?15
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C: 10 amendments added to
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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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29. What are the three branches of government?15
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B: Legislative, Executive,
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A: President, The House, judges
B: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
C: Congress, Legislative, Executive
D: Executive, The House, Judicial

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A: 5 slaves were equal to
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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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33. How can the legislature over ride a veto?15
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A: 2/3 majority vote 6
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A: 2/3 majority vote
B: By having a protest
C: ¾ majority vote
D: By changing the constitution

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35. Why was the Preamble to the Constitution written?15
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B: To show that the
Government was made for
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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.

36. YOU WIN $1 MILLION DOLLARS!