Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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the federal government was too weak

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

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Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Federal Government, State Governments, Individual people, States with larger populations

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State Governments

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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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The Articles of Confederation made our country _________

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Weak

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How did the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation impact the writing of the Constitution?

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The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches.

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What was James Madison known for?

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Being the Father of The Constitution

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention? Options: To rewrite the Declaration of Independence, To rewrite the Articles of Confederation, To write the Treaty of Paris, To elect the first president

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To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

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Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington