Unit 3 Pre-Test

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Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for territories to become states?

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Northwest Ordinance

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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The States

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What was the significance of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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It set up a system where settlers could purchase farmland in the undeveloped Northwest.

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One major strength of the Articles of Confederation was: The creation of a bicameral legislative branch or Congress, The addition of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, The construction of improved infrastructure throughout the nation, The balancing of the three branches of the Federal Government

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The addition of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation? Options: The power of the states greatly exceeded the power of the central government, Power was shared equally by the central government and the states, A strong chief executive headed a unified central government, A balance of power existed among the three branches of the central government

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The power of the states greatly exceeded the power of the central government

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Federal order that divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories and created a plan for how the territories could become states.

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Government

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1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade).

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Articles of Confederation

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A major success of the Articles of Confederation. Provided for the orderly surveying and distribution of land belonging to the U.S.

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Land Ordinance of 1785

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Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these