Question

directions: read each paragraph displayed below. write down the main idea of each paragraph in the section provided. remember, this is a test grade. 11. the birth of a new nation (pg. 59) a. the constitution (pg. 59) 1. 2. b. james madison (pg. 60) 1. 2. c. the bill of rights (pg.60) 1. 2. d. significance of the revolution (pg. 61) 1. 2. answer the following questions in 2 complete sentences: what was the motivation for many of our founding fathers to risk death and fight for independence from great britain? although the declaration of independence promotes equality and liberty, why did we still see slavery in the united states until the end of the american civil war?

Explanation:

The first part is an instruction to read paragraphs about the birth of a new nation (including the Constitution, James Madison, the Bill of Rights, and significance of the revolution) and write down their main - ideas. The second part consists of two historical questions: one about the motivation of the founding fathers for independence from Britain and another about the persistence of slavery despite the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

1. The founding fathers were motivated by a desire for self - governance and the protection of their rights, such as the right to property and freedom from oppressive British taxes.
2. Slavery persisted because of economic interests in the South, where slave - labor was crucial for plantation agriculture, and political compromises made to form a unified nation.