Unit 2

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What is a reason the Articles of Confederation gave the Central government little power? Options: The central government must have the power to levy taxes and to control trade. All of the people must be granted the right to vote. A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states. Three branches of government are needed to protect liberty.

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A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states.

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How did geography play into the idea of self-rule with the colonist?

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England was 3,000 miles away.

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How does Shay's Rebellion expose the weaknesses of the Articles?

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Articles have little power and rely on state governments

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What reason did the French and British fight?

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Disputed land claims

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How did the British rule the colonist before the French and Indian War? Options: Forced to pay unfair taxes, Allowed the colonist to self-rule, Harsh restrictions with trading, Used the colonist as a Army in the North America

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Allowed the colonist to self-rule

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What was a strength of the Articles of Confederation?

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Brought the 13 colonies together

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What was a main concern when creating the Articles of Confederation?

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Strong central government threatens the rights of the people