Middle Acadamy Confederation Period Flashcard

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What document served as the primary governing document during the Confederation Period?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What event marked the end of the Confederation Period? Options: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The ratification of the United States Constitution, The start of the Civil War, The Louisiana Purchase

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The ratification of the United States Constitution

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What does the term "Confederation" refer to?

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A loose alliance of independent states

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What is the "Articles of Confederation"?

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The first constitution of the United States

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What does "Sovereignty" mean?

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The supreme power of a state to govern itself

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What is a "Delegate"?

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A representative sent to a meeting or conference

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What does it mean to "Ratify" a document?

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To formally approve or confirm it

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What are "States' Rights"?

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Powers reserved to individual states

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What is a "Weak Central Government"?

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A government with limited power.

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What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To establish a weak central government