Articles of Confederation Dialectical Journal Flashcard

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What was a primary consequence of the American Revolution according to the passage?

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America was free from political bonds with Britain.

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What type of government did the Founding Fathers aim to create under the Articles of Confederation?

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A weak federal government

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What was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government was too weak.

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How did the Articles of Confederation affect trade agreements between states?

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Each state had its own trade rules.

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What was the main reason for Shays's Rebellion in 1786? Options: High taxes on farmers, Lack of representation in Congress, Disputes over land ownership, Demand for independence from Britain

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High taxes on farmers

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Who led the rebellion against the state during Shays's Rebellion?

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Daniel Shay

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What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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Drafting of the Constitution

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Why did the Massachusetts militia finally end Shays's Rebellion?

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The national government was too weak

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What were the causes and effects of Shays' Rebellion?

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High taxes and economic hardship; led to a stronger federal government

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What was Shays' Rebellion a protest against?

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Tax collections and judgments for debt

Answer explanation

Shays' Rebellion was a protest against tax collections and judgments for debt, making the correct answer choice Tax collections and judgments for debt.