Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

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was the first form of government for America

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Why did Daniel Shays lead a rebellion?

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Massachusetts state government confiscated farms if taxes weren't paid.

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What was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles were too weak.

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What was one EFFECT of a weak government?

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They could not raise money.

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Do we still use the Articles of Confederation today?

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False

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Since the Articles were weak and the nation had problems, _____________.

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They met again to make a new plan.

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Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?

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State Governments

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Why did the Articles of Confederation only establish the legislative branch?

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ensure the government would not become too powerful

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One negative effect of the Articles of Confederation was that-

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no executive branch was provided to enforce the laws

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The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to tax citizens. This led to -

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the federal government being unable to pay off its war debts