Regarding the newly independent North American republic, which of the following statements is not accurate?
a. The Articles of Confederation did not grant enough self-governing power to the individual states
b. The 1787 constitutional convention was convened in Philadelphia to attempt to create a far more effective federal system
c. The new republic’s initial years were fraught with organizational difficulties
d. Checks and balances were put in place in the form of bicameral legislature and separation of powers into legislative, executive and judicial branches
a. The Articles of Confederation did not grant enough self-governing power to the individual states
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The invasion of Germany into what European nation forced Europe into World War II?
a. Poland b. Austria c. Spain d. Belgium
____________________ was the rebel leader who overthrew the legitimate Spanish government in 1936
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to the text, what was the event that decided the "war in the balance"-that is, the event that both ended any last hopes of the Confederacy and assured the abolition of slavery?
A. the re-election of Lincoln B. the victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg C. the elevation of Grant to commander in chief D. the Emancipation Proclamation