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What did the new government structure under the Articles of Confederation reflect?

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Americans' fear of federal power

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What was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation giving more power to individual states?

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Conflicts among the states

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What was the structure of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

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It consisted of only a Congress.

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What branches of government were missing under the Articles of Confederation?

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Executive and judicial

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Under the Articles of Confederation, to whom did citizens pay taxes?

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Their own states

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What was the most the confederation government could do to raise revenue?

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Ask the states for donations

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What was one of the main economic issues faced by the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

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The federal government could not regulate commerce or establish a national currency.

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How did the states operate economically after the Revolutionary War?

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Independently and in direct competition with one another.

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What was a consequence of the states acting independently after the Revolutionary War?

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It hampered the ability of the United States to prosper economically.

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What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

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Unanimous agreement by the thirteen states