Articles of Confederation
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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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Jessica Michels
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Back
The first form of government in the United States; it was a very weak form of national government.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the government weak?
Back
It could not collect taxes, create a national military, or enforce laws
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who had more power under the Articles, the state gov't or national gov't?
Back
The State government
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why were the Articles replaced by the Constitution?
Back
To form a stronger national government
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was Shay's Rebellion?
Back
A farmer rebellion that was the leading cause to change the Articles
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Back
Created new states that did not allow slavery
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Back
They could not tax the states.
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