8th Grade Review

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Why did the Articles of Confederation not work?

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The national government had no real power

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Articles of Confederation were unsuccessful?
- Congress did not have the power to tax
- Congress could not raise a national army
- Each state could deal with foreign countries on their own
- The National government could change the Articles if necessary

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The National government could change the Articles if necessary

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Who was involved in Shay's Rebellion? Options: Farmers, Blacksmiths, Merchants, Army Officers

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Farmers

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What was Shay's Rebellion Protesting?

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High taxes

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What is a written plan of government?

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Constitution

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Which of the following is true about the Great Compromise? It created a bicameral (two) legislature, It created a unicameral (one) legislature , It dealt with the court system, It dealt with the power of the president

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It created a bicameral (two) legislature

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Which house did the Three-Fifths Compromise directly affect?

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House of Representatives

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How many amendments to the Constitution are there?

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27

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What does amend mean?

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To change

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Who was NOT involved in the writing of the Federalists Papers?

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Thomas Jefferson