Open Notebook Flashcard

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Identify one major cause of Shay's Rebellion.

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High taxes and economic hardship faced by farmers

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Discuss the importance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution.

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It was the final major battle, leading to the British surrender and the end of the war.

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What was one of the main reasons the Articles of Confederation were considered ineffective?

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They required unanimous consent for amendments.

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What was the role of George Washington in the American Revolution?

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He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, leading American forces to victory.

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Identify one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that Shay's Rebellion exposed: The inability to regulate interstate commerce, The lack of a national currency, The absence of a national military force to maintain order, The power to levy taxes on the states

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The absence of a national military force to maintain order

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Which sentence BEST uses "ratify"? Options: The Articles of Confederation were ratified by all 13 states in 1781, Shay's Rebellion highlighted the need to ratify a stronger federal government., The colonies ratified their independence from Britain during the American Revolution., The Treaty of Paris was ratified by Congress in 1783 after the American Revolution.

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The Articles of Confederation were ratified by all 13 states in 1781

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How does the political cartoon titled "Rough Sailing Ahead?" likely interpret the Articles of Confederation?

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As a system with significant challenges and weaknesses

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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide a strong central government?

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They lacked provisions for a national court system