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Forming a Government
Section 1
constitution
Magna Carta
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
DIRECTIONS Read each sentence and choose the correct term from the
word bank to replace the underlined phrase. Write the term in the space
provided and then define the term in your own words.
1. The Land Ordinance of 1785 was the national constitution created by the
thirteen-member committee appointed by the Second Continental Congress.
Your definition: ____________________________________________________
2. The English Bill of Rights, which included Jefferson’s ideas about religious free-
dom, stated that no Virginian would be forced to attend a particular church nor
to pay for one with tax money. _________________________________________
Your definition: ____________________________________________________
3. The Northwest Territory, which limited the power of its kings and queens, was
signed by King John in 1215. __________________________________________
Your definition: ____________________________________________________
4. A Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom is a set of basic principles and laws that
states the powers and duties of the government. ___________________________
Your definition: ____________________________________________________
tariffs
interstate commerce
depression
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9. b
10. e
SECTION 1
1. Articles of Confederation; sentences will
SECTION 4
vary, but an example is: The Articles of
Confederation was the new national constitution for America.
2. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom;
sentences will vary, but an example is:
This document supported religious freedom by declaring that a person could not
be made to attend a particular church or
be taxed to support a church.
3. Magna Carta; sentences will vary, but an
example is: Magna Carta was signed by
King John in 1215.
4. constitution; sentences will vary, but an
example is: A constitution is a set of basic
principles and laws that states the powers
and duties of the government.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Biography–Signers of the
Constitution
1. Possible response: These men were very
involved in politics. Also, they were all
lawyers.
2. Possible response: They were delegates, so
they were given the opportunity to sign
the document. But they became delegates
through hard work and a shared belief in
liberty.
3. Students’ answers will vary.
SECTION 2
1. Inflation is the result of printing large
amounts of paper money.
2. Taxes on imports and exports are called
tariffs.
Biography–Mercy Otis
Warren
3. Shays’s Rebellion was an uprising that
started when farmers in three western
counties began a revolt, in addition to
angry citizens in western Massachusetts
who closed down the courts.
4. A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment is
called a depression.
5. Daniel Shays was the leader of a group
of farmers that forced a shutdown
of the Supreme Court in Springfield,
Massachusetts, in 1786.
6. Trade between two or more states is called
interstate commerce.
1. To describe politicians and leaders in an
exaggerated way; to attack or criticize
public officials.
2. Women now are able to be educated in the
same way as men. Women can vote, hold
jobs or office, and participate in aspects of
government. Women were not able to do
these things during Warren’s time.
3. Students’ answers will vary.
Biography–George Mason
1. Possible response: He was a gifted writer
SECTION 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Federalist Papers
George Mason
Bill of Rights
Federalists
Antifederalists
Alexander Hamilton
amendments
and wanted to use this skill to ensure that
Americans would always have guaranteed
freedoms.
2. Yes, I think he would. He would see
that the government outlined in the
Constitution still stands. He would be
pleased with the guaranteed rights U.S.
citizens still enjoy.
3. Students’ answers will vary.
j
a
g
c
f
i
h
d
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