(US) Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

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True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

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False

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How many states were required to pass any law through Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

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9 out of 13

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

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13

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Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following choices had the MOST power? The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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Who was the President under the Articles of Confederation?

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There wasn't one

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could: sign treaties and declare war.

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sign treaties and declare war

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Why was Shays' Rebellion a wake up call to many Americans?

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They realized that they needed a stronger national government.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

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one

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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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Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.

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