Aaron Burr was found innocent by the Supreme Court of treason charges because __________
A) Jefferson failed to appear in court to testify against him
B) Jefferson claimed executive privilege and refused to turn over all documents that could have
convicted Burr of treason
C) Chief Justice John Marshall's broad interpretation of the Constitution's treason clause did not
support the charges against Burr
D) Burr and Chief Justice Marshall were political allies
C
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A. Trade B. Colonies C. Land assignments D. Warfare E. All of these were ways of meeting the population's needs.
Effective groups periodically stop and evaluate how their interactions are affecting what they are accomplishing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For many Americans, George Washington was __________
a. a symbol of the new government b. a routine, typical political leader c. not a popular leader d. a threat to proclaim himself king e. a good general, but not necessarily a good politician
The French parlements spoke for the interests of this group:
A. the aristocracy. B. the peasantry. C. the guilds. D. the clergy. E. the poor.