Articles of Confederation - Shay's Rebellion

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What legislative body created the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Senate, The House of Representatives, The First Continental Congress, The Second Continental Congress

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The Second Continental Congress

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Which government had power under the Articles of Confederation? Options: states, British, national, France

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states

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An organized rebellion that took place in western Massachusetts over taxes and war debts.

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Shays' Rebellion

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What was America's first constitution called?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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The central government was too weak to solve issues facing the country

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How many states had to agree before an Article could be amended or changed?

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All 13 states had to agree

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What year was the Articles of Confederation written?

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1777

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Which of the following created the possibility for territories to become future states?
The Land Act of 1800, The Northwest Ordinance, The Ordinance of 1785, none of the above

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The Northwest Ordinance

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How many residents must be in a territory before it can apply for statehood?

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60,000

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When was the Articles of Confederation adopted by Congress?

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1781