Articles of Confederation

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Like rebellious teens, they vowed that when they won their independence, their government would be _______ like that of the mother country.

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nothing

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What was the main focus of the founders when trying to form America's first government?

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To avoid an overly powerful government

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Confederation

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A group of mostly independent states bound by a weak central government

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What was America's first constitution called?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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The central government was too weak to solve issues facing the country

Front

Why did Americans struggle to see themselves as a unified nation?

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The colonies were all very different with unique people.

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Which of the following was NOT a power given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• settle disputes between states
• coin money
• direct the post office
• negotiate with foreign powers

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settle disputes between states

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How many branches did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?

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1

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to approve of a measure before it passed?

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9 out of 13

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How many states had to agree before an Article could be amended or changed? Options: 9 out of 13 states had to agree, All 13 states had to agree, A majority of states had to agree, 10 out of 13 states had to agree

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All 13 states had to agree