Articles of Confederation

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What was the name of the government that the colonial representatives came up with?

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Articles of Confederation

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How long did it take all 13 states to sign the Articles of Confederation?

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4 years

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The Articles of Confederation created a ______________ central government

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Weak

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Why was the central government weak under the Articles of Confederation?

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People had just fought a war for independence from a powerful government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could:
- sign treaties and create taxes
- declare war and create taxes
- sign treaties and declare war
- none of the above

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sign treaties and declare war

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How many votes did each state receive under the Articles of Confederation?

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1

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Under the Articles of Confederation, what happened to the economy of the US?

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The economy of the US worsened.

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How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation allow?

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