Articles of Confederation

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A protest of farmers in Massachusetts that led to the need for a new revised constitution

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Shays Rebellion

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America's first plan of government that failed was called _________.

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the Articles of Confederation

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Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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All of the these

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Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Federal Government, State Governments, Individual people,

Colonial Governors

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State Governments

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When were the Articles of Confederation written? Options:

Before the Revolutionary War

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During the Revolutionary War

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After the Revolutionary War

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During the Era of Exploration

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During the Revolutionary War

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What does this picture illustrate?

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The Articles of Confederation had many weaknesses

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

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Which of the following was NOT a power given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• settle disputes between states
• coin money
• direct the post office
• sign treaties

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settle disputes between states

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How many states had to agree before an Article could be amended or changed?

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All 13 states had to agree

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What weakness of the Articles of Confederation was revealed by Shays' Rebellion?

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The rebellion showed that the Articles created a weak national government