U5 Creating the Constitution Articles Confed Preamble 23-24

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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Written plan in the U.S. that allowed each state to keep its authority.

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Why is Shays Rebellion such an important event in United States history?

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It proved the Articles of Confederation could not protect citizens liberty.

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in May 1787?

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to revise the Articles of Confederation

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.

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weak

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed? Options: The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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Why was the U.S. Army so weak under the Articles of Confederation?

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States could refuse to provide soldiers

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

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A strong national government