What was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
U.S. History: Key Legislative Acts

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It lacked the power to regulate interstate commerce.
Answer explanation
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked the power to regulate interstate commerce, which hindered economic stability and cooperation among states.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did many Anti-Federalists oppose the ratification of the United States Constitution?
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It did not initially include a Bill of Rights.
Answer explanation
Many Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because it did not initially include a Bill of Rights, which they believed was essential to protect individual liberties and limit government power.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Missouri Compromise (1820) attempted to resolve what issue?
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The expansion of slavery into new territories
Answer explanation
The Missouri Compromise aimed to address the expansion of slavery into new territories, establishing a line to separate free and slave states, thus attempting to maintain a balance between the two.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by demonstrating the federal government's inability to respond to an internal rebellion? Options: The Whiskey Rebellion, Shays' Rebellion, Bacon's Rebellion, Nat Turner's Rebellion
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Shays' Rebellion
Answer explanation
Shay’s Rebellion in 1786-1787 highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, as the federal government was unable to effectively respond to the uprising, demonstrating its lack of power to maintain order.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the purpose of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan?
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Strengthen the national economy and the federal government
Answer explanation
The purpose of Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan was to strengthen the national economy and federal government by establishing a stable financial system, which included federal assumption of state debts and the creation of a national bank.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Alien and Sedition Acts were controversial because:
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They were seen as an attack on freedom of speech and states' rights
Answer explanation
The Alien and Sedition Acts were controversial as they were perceived as infringing on free speech and undermining states' rights, leading to significant public backlash and debate over civil liberties.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
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The war ended in a stalemate, with no territorial gains
Answer explanation
The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, with neither side gaining significant territory. The Treaty of Ghent restored pre-war boundaries, and the U.S. did not lose control of New Orleans, making this choice the correct answer.
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