Articles of Confederation (Review)

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What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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July 4, 1776

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What was the first constitution of the United States called?

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Articles of Confederation

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How many states were needed to ratify or make the Articles official?

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13

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Identify what the states were most nervous about? Options: Expansion of state rights, Increased state funding for education, Giving too much power to a single ruler, Improved interstate trade agreements

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Giving too much power to a single ruler

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Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation? States or federal (national government)

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states

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How many votes did each state get under the articles? Regardless of population.

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Each state got 1 vote.

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How many states were needed to change the Articles of Confederation?

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13

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Explain why the nation had no money under the Articles of Confederation.

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The nation had no money under the Articles of Confederation because it could not impose taxes and depended on voluntary state contributions.

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Explain what happened to Massachusetts farmers who couldn't pay their debts.

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They lost their farms and property, faced foreclosure, and some were imprisoned.

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Who led the farmer rebellion in Massachusetts?

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Daniel Shays