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Question 1

What was the Newburgh conspiracy and why is it important?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Bill of Rights reflected lessons learned during __________.
 
  A) the Glorious Revolution
  B) past conflicts between Parliament and the colonies
  C) the English Civil War
  D) Shays Rebellion

Question 3

Federalists predominated in __________.
 
  A) coastal commercial centers
  B) the backcountry
  C) the Lower South
  D) small towns and rural areas

Question 4

Leading Anti-Federalists included __________.
 
  A) Alexander Hamilton
  B) John Adams
  C) James Madison
  D) Benjamin Harrison

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Answer 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:

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  In late 1782, more than 10,000 American troops and 500 officers were encamped at Newburgh.
  


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  They were eager to return home, but did not want to do so without receiving overdue pay and without assurances about promised future payments.
  


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  In December 1782 disgruntled officers sent a delegation to Philadelphia to press their claims.
  


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  Congressional allies, with an agenda of their own, encouraged the military dissidents in Newburgh.
  


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  In March 1783, inflammatory petitions circulated among officers at Newburgh, hinting at a military takeover.
  


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  George Washington attended a meeting of the officers, using the occasion to dissuade them from taking aggressive action.
  


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  Congress then reached a compromise with the officers.
  


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  The Newburgh conspiracy demonstrated both the fragility of the new nation and the universal esteem in which Washington was held.
  

Answer 2

Answer: B

Answer 3

Answer: A

Answer 4

Answer: D

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