Articles of Confederation

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The uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms to pay for heavy state taxes is called _________________.

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Shays Rebellion

Front

The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of _____________.

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The U.S. Constitution

Front

The meetings of state delegates in 1787 which lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution was known as the:

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Constitutional Convention

Front

Each state used the SAME money under the Articles of Confederation.

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False

Front

What did Shays Rebellion demonstrate to the U.S. government?

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That the Articles of Confederation was too weak and needed to be replaced

Front

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

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tax

Front

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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The States

Front

The governing document of the United States; It was created in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation. This explains the highest laws of the U.S.

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The U.S. Constitution

Front

Massachusetts farmers were upset because of harsh tax laws. This event showed the need for the new constitution.

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Shays' Rebellion

Front

The first government of the U.S. was called ____________.

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the Articles of Confederation