Articles of Confederation

Which of the following is a long-term effect of the American Revolution?

• The immediate end of British rule

• The establishment of the Constitution

• The increase in tea prices

• The lack of strong central government

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What was one immediate effect of the Articles of Confederation?

• The creation of a strong central government

• The unification of all 13 colonies

• The allowance for states to maintain sovereignty

• The drafting of the Declaration of Independence

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Which government document was created to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

How did the Articles of Confederation impact the states?

• It united them under a strong federal government

• It allowed them to act independently

• It abolished state governments

• It forced them to share resources equally

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What was a major challenge under the Articles of Confederation?

• Too much power for the central government

• Lack of ability to tax

• Overpopulation in the states

• Excessive government spending

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Which of the following is an example of a political system?

• Democracy

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Magna Carta

• To write the Bill of Rights

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Which document provides the framework for the U.S. government today?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

How did the lack of a strong central government affect the United States after the Revolution?

• It promoted unity among the states

• It caused economic prosperity

• It led to numerous challenges

• It ensured a strong military

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Which event led to the drafting of the Constitution?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The failure of the Articles of Confederation

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

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