Government

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Which of the following had more power under the Articles of Confederation? States, Central Government

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States

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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 is the name of the first government of the United States? Options: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the states, national government

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the states

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What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

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United States Constitution

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 _____

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established a method for admitting new states to the Union

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Shays' Rebellion was made up of which group of people? Options: farmers and merchants, bankers, government leaders, basketball players

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farmers and merchants

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What is a settlement of differences in which each side gives up part of what they want?

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compromise

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What year was the Constitution Convention?

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1787

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The Constitutional Convention was convened to...

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improve the Articles of Confederation.