Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion Review

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What was the result of the Second Continental Congress's work in 1776?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What kind of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

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A weak central government

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What is a confederation?

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A system where states delegate power to a central government.

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What was the only branch under the Articles of Confederation?

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Legislative branch

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government did not have the power to do what? Options: Declare war, Make treaties, Print money

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Tax

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What was required to change the Articles of Confederation (AOC)?

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Approval from 13 out of 13 states

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What event is known as Shays' Rebellion?

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A protest by Massachusetts farmers against tax collection

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Why did the Massachusetts government threaten to take land from farmers?

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Because they had not paid their taxes

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What did Congress fail to do during Shays' Rebellion?

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Stop the rebellion

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Based on the events of Shays' Rebellion, what can you conclude about the government under the Articles of Confederation?

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The government could not maintain control of its citizens.