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What term describes the document that established the supreme law of the United States in 1789?
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Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
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Who was the South Carolina militia leader nicknamed the 'Swamp Fox' for his hit-and-run attacks on the British during the American Revolution?
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Horatio Gates
Henry Laurens
Thomas Sumter
Francis Marion
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What term describes the document that established the supreme law of the United States in 1789?
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Who was the South Carolina militia leader nicknamed the 'Swamp Fox' for his hit-and-run attacks on the British during the American Revolution?
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What term is defined as closing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving?
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What battle in the American Revolution was a major defeat for Patriot troops, leading to almost all of South Carolina becoming controlled by the British?
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Which house of Congress is based on equal representation, with 100 members, 2 per state?
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What term is used to describe the branch of government that makes the laws?
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Which battle during the American Revolution was a victory for Patriot troops, where the Continental Army and partisan troops fought together to trick the British?
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Which branch of government decides if laws are constitutional?
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What term describes the first Constitution of the United States, in effect from 1781-1788, which was considered too weak?
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What term is used to describe the trade of slaves between countries across the Atlantic Ocean?
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Which South Carolina fort was built to protect Charleston Harbor, made of palmetto logs that absorbed the shots of cannons?
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What term is used to describe the act of approving or confirming, often in the context of legal or governmental matters?
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What term is used to describe the capital city of South Carolina, strategically located in the center of the state to ensure equal travel time for Upcountry and Lowcountry residents?
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What term is used to describe the system of government that includes a two-house legislature responsible for making laws?
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Which early government plan supported representation based on population, aiming to give larger states more voice in the government?
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Which early government plan called for equal representation of the states, giving smaller states an equal voice in the government?
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Which battle was a victory for Patriot troops, involving backcountry Patriots fighting Loyalists and resulting in the British retreating from the Upcountry?
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Which compromise allowed slaves to count as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of government representation?
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Which early government plan called for the combination of equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives?
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What is freedom of religion?
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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What does the Constitution do?
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?