*Optional Unit 3 Lessons #1-2 Flashcards

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, which had the MOST political power?

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the state governments

Front

Which of the following weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation does this picture represent? Options: no common currency (money), no executive branch, no power to tax, one vote for each state

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no common currency (money)

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get?

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One

Front

Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak national government, Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states, All of these are weaknesses

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All of these are weaknesses

Front

Why was this first U.S. government so weak?

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Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power. Feared a new king

Front

The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.

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weak

Front

What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

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One

Front

One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?

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Executive & Judicial

Front

Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for western territories to become states?

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Northwest Ordinance