Test Corrections (December)

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What was a major strength of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Power to tax, Power to declare war, National court system, Ability to enforce laws

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Power to declare war

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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Ability to declare war, Power to print money, Need for 9 states to approve laws, Ability to maintain armed forces

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Need for 9 states to approve laws

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Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?

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They feared a strong government like Britain’s.

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What accomplishment was made under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Establishing a national court system, Signing the Treaty of Paris 1783, Introducing a national currency, Adding the Bill of Rights

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Signing the Treaty of Paris 1783

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The Northwest Ordinance guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT: No slavery in the Northwest Territory, Freedom of religion, Trial by jury, Equal representation for all states

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Equal representation for all states

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Why did Shay’s Rebellion scare many Americans?

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The government could not stop the rebellion.

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Who called for the Constitutional Convention?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Who was chosen as the leader of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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Which issue did small and large states disagree on at the Constitutional Convention?

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Representation in Congress

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Under the New Jersey Plan, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

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One