Articles of Confederation

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When the Articles of Confederation were adopted, the nation’s major concern was dominated by...

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having too strong of a federal government

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Which document represents the first adopted Constitution of the U.S.?

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Articles of Confederation

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Shay’s Rebellion was significant because...

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symbolized the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation

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What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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All of these: Congress couldn't collect taxes, weak federal government, provided for no common currency.

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

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Congress was not allowed to collect taxes

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Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

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Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states

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Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of: The Treaty of Paris, The Affordable Care Act, The U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence

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The U.S. Constitution

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Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Federal Government, State Governments, Individual people, States with larger populations

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State Governments

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it...

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provided a process for admission of new states to the Union

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Why were many farmers poor and in debt in Massachusetts?

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They were not paid for their service as soldiers in the Revolutionary War.