Articles of Confederation Notes

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What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many branches did the central government have?

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One branch

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What power did Congress lack under the Articles of Confederation? Options: The power to declare war, The power to collect taxes, The power to make treaties, The power to appoint judges

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The power to collect taxes

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding law enforcement?

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Congress had no power to enforce laws.

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How many states needed to approve a law under the Articles of Confederation?

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9 states

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What did the Articles of Confederation fail to address regarding new states?

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How to add new states

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What was the purpose of the ordinance passed by the Confederation Congress in 1785?

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To divide and sell western lands

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What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 establish?

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The Northwest Territory

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What was required for a territory to apply to become a state under the Northwest Ordinance?

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A population of 60,000 people

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What rights were settlers in the Northwest Territory guaranteed?

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Freedom of religion and trial by jury