Declaration of Independence & Articles of Confederation

Front

Considering the powers and structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation, which of the statements above are true? Options:

1,4

,

3,4

,

1,2

,

2,3

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1,4

Front

How did American leaders prevent the establishment of a strong central government after the Revolutionary War?

Back

Establishing a national government without executive or judicial branches.

Front

Shay's Rebellion led directly to the —
Options: Intolerable Acts, Constitutional Convention, Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence

Back

Constitutional Convention

Front

What made farmers rebel in Pennsylvania when America became a new nation?

Back

They were angry about their economic situation and lack of representation.

Front

Read the Cause and Effect diagram.

Identify the statement that completes the diagram.

Options:

• Strengths of the Articles of Confederation allowed for farmers to fully pay their taxes to state governments.
• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation could not solve economic crises which led to discontented citizens.
• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation proved that people could overthrow any form of government.
• Strengths of the Articles of Confederation showed that the U.S. government regulated commerce well.

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation could not solve economic crises which led to discontented citizens.

Front

Which phrase best completes the blank in the sentence? Options: national army, way to coin money, strong central government, legislative branch

Back

strong central government

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Shays' Rebellion made many Americans believe that a stronger central government would have--

Back

prevented confrontations such as the rebellion if there was a national guard

Front

Cause-and-effect relationship leading up to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

The Articles of Confederation proved to be a weak federal government. → The Constitutional Convention took place. → Shays' Rebellion occurred in response to the new Constitution. → The U.S. Constitution was amended.

Front

Why were the Articles of Confederation designed to deliberately establish a weak national government?

Back

American political leaders were fearful of a powerful central government like England’s.

Front

Which document established the first national government in the United States of America?

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Articles of Confederation