Articles of Confederation Weakness

Articles of Confederation Weakness

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first constitution of the United States?

Back

The Articles of Confederation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

On what date did the United States declare its independence?

Back

July 4, 1776

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, which entity held the most power?

Back

The States

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a significant weakness of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation regarding laws? Options: It could not declare war. It could not issue money. It had no power to enforce laws. It required only a simple majority to pass laws.

Back

It had no power to enforce laws.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a major financial weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

Back

It had no power to collect taxes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a primary cause of Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts?

Back

Farmers facing arrest and loss of farms due to unpaid debts and high taxes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

-Very little power was given to the Federal Government
-States had the majority of power
-Federal government could not tax or raise an army
All of these are examples of

Back

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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