Question

1. what was the primary purpose of benjamin franklins albany plan of union?
2. how did the seven years war impact british colonial policy?
3. what action did colonists take to protest british economic policies?
4. what was the primary significance of the committees of correspondence?
5. what philosophical influences shaped the declaration of independence?
6. what was a key characteristic of most early state governments?
7. what was a major weakness of the articles of confederation?
8. why did the articles of confederation limit national government power?
9. what event demonstrated the need for a stronger national government?
10. what was unique about the legislative structure under the articles of confederation?

section 3

1. what was the primary purpose of the delegates meeting in philadelphia in may 1787?
2. which key figure was not present at the constitutional convention?

Explanation:

1. The Albany Plan of Union aimed to create a unified government for the British North - American colonies for common defense and other purposes.
2. The Seven Years' War led to increased British debt, which in turn led to new colonial policies like increased taxation to raise revenue.
3. Colonists protested British economic policies through boycotts of British goods, such as the non - importation agreements.
4. The Committees of Correspondence were significant as they facilitated communication among the colonies, promoting unity and the spread of ideas against British rule.
5. The Declaration of Independence was influenced by Enlightenment philosophers like John Locke, whose ideas on natural rights and social contract were prominent.
6. A key characteristic of early state governments was a strong emphasis on state sovereignty and local control.
7. A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of a strong central government with the power to tax and regulate commerce effectively.
8. The Articles of Confederation limited national government power due to the fear of a strong central authority similar to the British monarchy, and a desire to preserve state sovereignty.
9. Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for a stronger national government as it showed the inability of the Articles - era government to maintain order.
10. The unique aspect of the legislative structure under the Articles of Confederation was that it was a unicameral legislature with each state having one vote regardless of size or population.
11. The primary purpose of the delegates meeting in Philadelphia in May 1787 was to revise the Articles of Confederation, which eventually led to the creation of the United States Constitution.
12. There are several key figures who were not at the Constitutional Convention. Without specific options, it's hard to name one, but some well - known absentees include Thomas Jefferson and John Adams who were abroad on diplomatic missions.

Answer:

1. To create a unified colonial government for common defense.
2. Led to new policies like increased taxation due to debt.
3. Boycotts of British goods.
4. Facilitated colonial communication and unity.
5. Enlightenment philosophy, e.g., John Locke's ideas.
6. Strong emphasis on state sovereignty.
7. Lack of strong central power to tax and regulate commerce.
8. Fear of strong central authority, desire for state sovereignty.
9. Shays' Rebellion.
10. Unicameral legislature with equal state votes.
11. To revise the Articles of Confederation.
12. Without options, cannot specify a key figure.