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• What were the main causes of the Revolutionary War? -✓✓The war began over
taxes, quartering, and the desire for self-rule.
• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and what are its key principles? -
✓✓Written by Thomas Jefferson, it emphasizes 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness'.
• What was the Articles of Confederation? -✓✓The weak first U.S. government
system.
• What did the U.S. Constitution establish? -✓✓It created a representative
democracy and federalism.
• What are the Federalist Papers? -✓✓A collection of 85 essays by Madison,
Hamilton, and Jay promoting the Constitution.
• What are the three branches of U.S. government? -✓✓Legislative (makes laws),
Executive (enforces laws), Judicial (interprets laws).
• What is the purpose of Checks and Balances in government? -✓✓To prevent
abuse of power.
• What powers are exclusive to the federal government? -✓✓Declare war, print
money, and make treaties.