Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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This was the First written Constitution of the U.S.

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Articles of Confederation

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No power to tax citizens was another weakness of the Articles of Confederation. Why do you think it was like that?

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Fear of being over taxed

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The Fear of one person having too much "Power" was what weakness of the "Articles of Confederation"?

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No Chief Executive

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What event showed congress how weak the Articles of Confederation was?

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Shay's Rebellion

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Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

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Legislative (congress)

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.

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weak

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong national government

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? A strong national government, A stronger militia, A common currency, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A strong national government

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Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts? Options: There was no national court system., Congress was not allowed to collect taxes, There was no single leader or group directed by government, Congress had no power to enforce its laws

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Congress was not allowed to collect taxes