Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

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One

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Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Create a plan for the Northwest Territory, Negotiate treaties, Levy taxes, Declare war and peace

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Levy taxes

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What did Daniel Shays' rebellion show?

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The government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens.

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Who would retain sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation?

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The States

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Under the Articles, __________ was given sole authority to govern the country.

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Congress

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Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for territories to become states?

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Northwest Ordinance

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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The States

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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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Which event led to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Boston Tea Party, Shay’s Rebellion, The Revolutionary War, The Civil War

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Shay’s Rebellion

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Which principle of government is found in both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States?

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Governing power should be divided between different levels of government.