Understanding the Articles of Confederation

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What was the first constitution of the United States called?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What did Article I of the Articles of Confederation establish?

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The name of the confederacy

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According to Article II of the Articles of Confederation, what did each state retain?

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Its sovereignty, freedom, and independence

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What was one of the main achievements of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Establishing a strong executive branch, Winning the Revolutionary War, Creating a national currency, Regulating interstate trade

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Winning the Revolutionary War

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What was a major problem the Founders faced when writing the Articles of Confederation?

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Fear of a strong national government

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What was a concern regarding state power in the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

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Some states would have more power than others

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What was Congress unable to do under the Articles of Confederation? Conduct foreign affairs, Maintain armed forces, Regulate trade or impose taxes, Issue currency

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Regulate trade or impose taxes