upper Acadamy Articles of Confederation

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When were the Articles of Confederation written and when did they go into effect? Options: 1776-77; 1781-89, 1780-81; 1785-90, 1775-76; 1780-88, 1778-79; 1782-90

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1776-77; 1781-89

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What power did the Congress have under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Regulate foreign affairs, war, and the postal service, Enforce state laws, Tax the states directly, Control state governments

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Regulate foreign affairs, war, and the postal service

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How many states needed to vote in favor to pass a measure under the Articles of Confederation?

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Nine out of thirteen

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What was a major challenge faced by the Articles of Confederation?

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Congress had no power to enforce its requests for money or troops

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What was the purpose of creating the Articles of Confederation?

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To coordinate the war effort and organize new states into a political union

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What does "Sovereignty" mean in the context of the Articles of Confederation?

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Government free from external control

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What is the definition of "Independence"?

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Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

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What does "Jurisdiction" refer to?

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The territory within which power can be exercised.

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Who were the "Conservatives" during the time of the Articles of Confederation?

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Political leaders who favored a strong central government.

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What is an "Impost"?

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A form of tax applied to goods that are imported into a state or country.