U3: Articles of Confederation

Which of the following was the first American Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

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Articles of Confederation

Which of the following were considered weaknesses' of the Articles of Confederation?

(Multiple Right Answers!)

• No Power to Tax the states

• No President to enforce laws

• No ability to trade with foreign countries

• No ARMY for protection

• No ability to declare war

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Articles of Confederation

Why would the American's purposely make the Articles of Confederation weak?

• They feared a strong central government would abuse its power.

• They feared strong state governments would abuse their power.

• They did not want a judicial system based on Britain.

• They were uncertain that democracy would be the best form of government.

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Articles of Confederation

Which of the following were requirements to become a new state under the Northwest Ordinance?

• 60,000 Population

• Must have a state governor

• No Slavery above the Ohio River

• Must have a state constitution

• Establish one public school per district

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Northwest Ordinance

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