Articles of Confederation

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What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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the federal government was too weak

Front

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ .
Options: only an executive branch, only a legislative branch, only a judicial branch, an executive and legislative branch

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only a legislative branch

Front

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

Front

Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

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State Governments

Front

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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The Articles of Confederation made our country _________

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Weak

Front

Which branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation, causing the government to have no power to enforce its laws?

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Executive

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The Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell _______ to pay off the debt from the war.

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land

Front

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation? Options: One, Zero, Two, Three

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One

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

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One