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Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the state governments, national government

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the state governments

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Which of the following weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation does this picture represent? Options: no common currency (money), no executive branch, no power to tax, one vote for each state

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no common currency (money)

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Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak national government, Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states.

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All of the above

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Why was this first U.S. government so weak?

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Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power

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The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.

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weak

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The Articles of Confederation created a President to lead the country.

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False

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The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.

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Constitution

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Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

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Legislative (congress)

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What was the first constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays' Rebellion? Options: Lack of central government, Inability to make changes, Lack of power to enforce laws, Lack of power to collect taxes

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Lack of power to collect taxes