The New Nation Part 1

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What did Shays' Rebellion make clear?

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That the government under the Article of Confederation was inadequate

Answer explanation

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation, demonstrating its inability to maintain order and address the needs of citizens, thus showing it was inadequate.

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

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1

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of 1 branch of government, which was the legislative branch. This structure limited the power of the federal government significantly.

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Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.

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9

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress required the agreement of 9 out of 13 states to pass a law. This was a compromise to ensure that a majority could govern while still requiring broad consensus.

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

Answer explanation

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was the inability of Congress to tax, which limited the federal government's revenue and effectiveness in addressing national issues.

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

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13

Answer explanation

To amend the Articles of Confederation, unanimous consent was required. This means that all 13 states had to agree on any changes, making 13 the correct answer.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money).

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False

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. did not have a national currency. Each state issued its own money, leading to confusion and instability, which is why the statement is false.

Front

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

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false

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to regulate trade between the states, which is why the correct answer is false.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.

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1

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state received 1 vote in Congress, regardless of its size or population. This was a key feature of the system, emphasizing state equality.

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

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weak

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation created a weak type of government, as it limited the powers of the central authority, leading to challenges in governance and coordination among the states.

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Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

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Legislative (congress)

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a unicameral legislature, which is the Legislative branch (Congress). At that time, there was no separate Executive or Judicial branch, making Legislative the only existing branch.