Articles of Confederation & Northwest Ordinance

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Which of the following was the only branch in the federal government in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Legislative/Congress (they could make laws), Judicial/Courts (they could hold court), Executive/President (they could enforce laws)

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Legislative/Congress (they could make laws)

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During what war were the Articles of Confederation written to form our first government? Options: French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, War of 1812

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Revolutionary War

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Shays Rebellion was a revolt against state property taxes levied on farmers. Why was it important during this time?

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It exposed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation.

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The Articles of Confederation would be replaced with what document?

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The U.S. Constitution

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The Northwest Territory stated that no new states admitted under the Northwest Ordinance would have slavery. True or False?

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True

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What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

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It provided rules for admitting new states to the Union.

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What state is letter A that was admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota

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Ohio

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What state is letter B that was admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota

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Indiana

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What state is letter C that was admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota

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Illinois

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What state is letter D that was admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin

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Michigan