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Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.
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The Articles of Confederation were a set of laws governing the British colonies.
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The Articles of Confederation were a treaty with foreign nations.
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The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.

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Why do you think the states wanted a weak central government?

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To increase federal control over state laws.
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To centralize power and eliminate state governments.
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To ensure a strong military presence in each state.
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To preserve their authority and prevent tyranny.

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Branches of Government

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Strengths and Weaknesess

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Multiple Choice

What happens if a country is unable to collect taxes?

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The country will receive more foreign aid.
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The economy will automatically improve.
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Public services will expand without funding.
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The country will not have money to run the country.

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Why is regulating trade important for a country?

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Regulating trade has no impact on the economy.
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Regulating trade increases foreign competition.
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Regulating trade leads to higher prices for consumers.
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Regulating trade protects local industries and promotes economic stability.

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Multiple Choice

How might the lack of a court system cause problems for the citizens of a country?

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The absence of a court system guarantees fair treatment for all citizens.
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A court system can prevent all crime from occurring.
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Unresolved disputes (nobody to settle arguments).

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Without a court system, citizens will always agree on disputes.

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Multiple Choice

What was wrong with the amendment process of the Articles of Confederation?

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The requirement for unanimous consent made the amendment process impossible.

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The amendment process required only a simple majority.
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The process was too quick and lacked thorough debate.
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Amendments could be proposed by any state without restrictions.

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Multiple Choice

Where does a country get the money to form an army?

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From international aid and donations.
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Taxes and government budgets.

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By selling natural resources and assets.
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Through foreign loans and investments.

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Multiple Choice

Who of the following was NOT a key figure in the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington
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James Madison
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Benjamin Franklin
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Abraham Lincoln

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How did the Great Compromise fix the disagreements between big and small states about the Constitution?

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Bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

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The Great Compromise mandated that all states have the same number of representatives regardless of population.
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The Great Compromise allowed states to choose their own representation methods without federal oversight.
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The Great Compromise established a unicameral legislature with equal representation in both chambers.

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Ratification:officially approving or agreeing to something, like a plan, law, or decision, so it can go into effect.

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The Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states and were worried a strong national government might take away people's freedoms

The Federalists wanted a strong national government to help keep the country united and handle big issues.

Federalist vs Anti Federalists

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