Articles of Confederation Key Concepts

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What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses, including the inability to tax, regulate trade, enforce laws, and the lack of a court system and central leadership.

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What powers did Congress lack under the Articles of Confederation?

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Congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, and enforce laws under the Articles of Confederation.

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What branches of government were missing under the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation lacked a judicial branch and an executive branch.

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What was required for amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

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Unanimous consent was required for amendments to the Articles of Confederation.

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How did the Articles of Confederation handle armed forces?

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The Articles of Confederation allowed for a national government to maintain armed forces, but relied on state militias.

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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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Shays’s Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

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The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

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What type of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

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The Articles of Confederation established a confederal government.

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How did the Articles of Confederation address national debt?

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The Articles of Confederation did not effectively address national debt, as Congress lacked the power to tax.