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What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Which state was the last to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• Rhode Island

• Maryland

• New York

• Virginia

Who led the committee to draft the first plan for the government?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Dickinson

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central government

• Quick law-making process

• Ability to collect taxes easily

• Weak central government

In what year did Shays' Rebellion take place?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1786