Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

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weak

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

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1

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. Options: The ability of Congress to tax., The inability of Congress to tax., The ability of Congress to declare war., The ability of Congress to create courts.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, how many out of 13 states had to agree? Options: 9, 10, 13, 15

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13

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.

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false

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Under the Articles of Confederation, more government power went to the -

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state governments

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Why did the 2nd Continental Congress not include an executive or judicial branch under the AOC? Options: They feared a strong national government, they feared the threat of a foreign invasion, they were willing to put up with a tyrannical Congress, They wanted to copy the British monarchy

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They feared a strong national government

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Main idea of the cartoon about the Articles of Confederation? Options: would carry the nation into the future, had many serious problems, gave the government strong powers, created a navy strong enough to protect against a foreign invasion

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had many serious problems

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Which branches were NOT included under the AOC?

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Executive and Judicial

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first system of government after the Revolution