Worksheets1.7 Weaknesses of AOC
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Worksheet time: 11mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To regulate interstate commerce effectively
To establish a strong central government
To provide a national defense system
To create a loose alliance of states with a weak central government
Why did the government under the Articles of Confederation struggle financially?
Because states funded the government adequately
Because it had no authority to impose taxes
Because it had too much power over the states
Because it could impose taxes on states and people
What was a major economic issue caused by the Articles of Confederation?
Unified trade policies among states
Effective interstate trade regulations
Prosperous trade with foreign nations
Economic disparities due to varied state trade policies
What was a consequence of the national government's inability to regulate trade under the Articles?
Increased economic disparities and disunity
Uniform economic growth across states
Decreased economic conflicts between states
Strengthened trade relations with foreign nations
How did the lack of a national court system under the Articles of Confederation affect the government?
It enhanced the authority of the national government
It unified the states under a single legal system
It made law enforcement more efficient
It led to unresolved disputes between states
How did the Articles of Confederation's approach to military differ from the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution only allowed for state militias
The Articles established a strong national military
The Articles allowed for state militias without a national military
The Constitution abolished all military forces
What was the effect of not having a national judiciary under the Articles?
It resulted in unresolved interstate disputes
It streamlined the legal process
It increased the power of state courts
It made the enforcement of laws more consistent
What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?
A simple majority vote
Approval from the president
A two-thirds majority in Congress
Unanimous consent from all 13 states
What did the U.S. Constitution establish that the Articles did not?
The power to tax and regulate trade
Independent state militias
A weak central government
A requirement for unanimous consent for amendments
Why was there a consensus among states for a stronger central government?
The Articles provided too much power to the states
The national government had too much control over commerce
States preferred to have less autonomy
The Articles' weaknesses hindered effective governance
