The AOC & The Constitutional Convention

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What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?

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They established the first national government of the United States.

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Which of the following are features of the Articles of Confederation?
- Congress could not settle disputes or arguments between the states.
- There was no judicial branch, or national court system.
- There was no executive branch, like a president or a king.
- All of the above.

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All of the above.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could

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declare war and coin money

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How many states out of 13 were needed to approve new laws under the Articles of Confederation?

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9

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The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government partially because most Americans were

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afraid of a strong central government like what they had previously experienced

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How many states out of 13 were needed to create amendments or change the Articles of Confederation?

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13

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The rebellion in Massachusetts where farmers fought to protect their land and protest against taxes was known as:

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Shays' Rebellion

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Shays' Rebellion showed Americans that

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the Articles of Confederation did not work.

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Why did only 12 of 13 states send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

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Rhode Island was satisfied with the Articles of Confederation (wanted to keep it)

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What was the stated or planned purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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Only to amend (change) the Articles of Confederation.