The Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation the central government could regulate trade and collect taxes.

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False

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A confederation is a group of people (the states) who come together for a common purpose. They are a "league of friendship," loosely associated.

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True

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What event in Massachusetts during 1786-1787 was a wake-up call to the founding fathers that a stronger federal government was needed?

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Shays' Rebellion

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Which of these is NOT an accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation? Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, The Bill of Rights, Creation of Federal Departments of War, Treasury, Marine and Foreign Affairs

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The Bill of Rights

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What was the first framework for government the U.S. had, but it failed for being too weak and ineffective?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, there were 3 branches of government.

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False

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It was easy to amend the Articles of Confederation.

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False

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It was difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation. How many states were needed?

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9

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Who was the primary writer of the Articles of Confederation?

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John Dickinson

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the Legislature (Confederate Congress) was unicameral, meaning?

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1 house, 1 vote