Flashcard on the Articles of Confederation

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When were the Articles of Confederation created?

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November 15, 1777

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To create the first constitution for the United States

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Who authored the Articles of Confederation?

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Continental Congress

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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Boston Tea Party, Shays's Rebellion, American Revolution, War of 1812

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Shays's Rebellion

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When did the Articles of Confederation become effective?

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March 1, 1781

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What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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To draft a new constitution

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What was a guiding principle of the Articles of Confederation?

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Preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states

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What power was denied to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

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Regulating trade

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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Lack of a national judiciary

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Which event led to the drafting of the Articles of Confederation? Options: First Continental Congress, Boston Massacre, Second Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence

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Second Continental Congress