WorksheetsArticles Of Confederation
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins
Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?
It let the states free to make decisions for themselves
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Congress could pass laws, but nine states had to approve a law before it could go into effect.
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Prevented the federal government from gaining too much power.
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States had to enforce the laws that were passed by congress.
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Each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote.
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Articles included no president to execute laws.
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Congress had the power to declare war.
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Congress couldn't regulate trade between states or between states and foreign countries.
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Could conduct foreign affairs and sign treaties.
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Didn't have the power to tax.
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It could appoint military officers.
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No state could be forced to contribute funds to the national treasury.
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There was no system of courts to settle conflicts between states.
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What is the Northwest Ordinance?
The Northwest settlers put private
individuals or companies in charge of something.
The law set up
a government for the Northwest Territory, guaranteed basic rights to settlers, and outlawed slavery there.
Northwest settlers gave up, their claims to lands west of the
Appalachians.
None of the above
Was the A.O.C good or bad?
Good, created a strong government.
Bad, created a weak government.
What is a Unicameral Legislative Body?
a government with one legislative house or chamber.
a government with 3 legislative houses or chambers.
a government with 2 legislative houses or chambers.
None of the above
Keep in mind for Northwest Ordinance:
Forbade slavery in new territories; Set a procedure for how a territory could become a state
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Why did Daniel Shay start his rebellion?
Daniel Shays Rebellion occurred because of a steep decline in the nations value at the end of the American Revolutionary War.
Daniel Shays Rebellion occurred because of a sudden incline in the nations value at the end of the War.
Daniel Shay started his rebellion because of money and land.
Steps to becoming a state. What happens first?
Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.
Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories
Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.
For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.
Steps to becoming a state. What happens second?
For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.
Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories
Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.
Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.
Steps to becoming a state. What happens third?
Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories
Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.
Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.
Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.
Steps to becoming a state. What happens fourth?
For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.
Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.
Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories
Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.
Steps to becoming a state. What happens fifth?
Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.
Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories
For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.
Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.
