Articles of Confederation Study Guide

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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James and Scarlett were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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Where was most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?

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the states

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In Evelyn's classroom, when deciding on a new class rule, how many votes does each student get?

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One

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How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

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One

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Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• 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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During a class debate, Anika argued that Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government. Options: National, State, Central, Republican

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State

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What is a weakness Benjamin and Lily might face in a student council operating under rules similar to the Articles of Confederation?

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All of these: Congress couldn't collect taxes, weak central government, provided for no common currency.

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What did the Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell to pay off the war debt?

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land

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Unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the -

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Northwest Territory