Understanding the Articles of Confederation

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

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Executive & Judicial

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

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The States

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

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A strong national government

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What was the job of the 1 branch of government in the Articles Of Confederation?

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Make laws

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Who participated in Shays' Rebellion?

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Poor farmers who were Continental Army soldiers

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The Articles of Confederation created a ______________ central government

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Weak

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Weakness in the Articles of Confederation represented by the picture: no common currency (money), no executive branch, no power to tax, one vote for each state.

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no common currency (money)

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. Options: The ability of Congress to tax., The inability of Congress to tax., The ability of Congress to declare war., The ability of Congress to create courts.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

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Why did farmers rebel and take over courthouses in Shay's Rebellion?

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They were in debt and their farms were being taken

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Why were laws difficult to enact (create)?

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9 out of the 13 states had to approve of each law