The Articles of Confederation Explained

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What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To provide rules for a "league of friendship" among states

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How did the Articles of Confederation address the issue of leadership in the government?

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By electing a new leader for Congress every year

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Why were the states given the authority to set their own taxes under the Articles of Confederation?

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To prevent Congress from having too much power

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What was a major problem with the trade regulations under the Articles of Confederation?

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There was competition and trade imbalance between states

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How did the Articles of Confederation handle the issue of military defense?

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By allowing each state to raise its own militia

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What was a significant challenge faced by Congress under the Articles of Confederation regarding war debts?

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Congress had to request money from states to pay debts.

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What was unique about the way the United States changed its government after the Articles of Confederation?

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It was changed through a constitutional convention without violence

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What lesson did the delegates learn from the Iroquois Confederation when forming the new government?

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The benefits of a powerful confederacy with shared authority