What action did Washington take immediately after the end of the war and the Treaty of Paris?
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returned to his farm
Answer explanation
After the war and the Treaty of Paris, Washington chose to return to his farm, demonstrating his desire for a peaceful life and to step away from public service, rather than seeking power or a title.
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What was the first national constitution for the United States?
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Articles of Confederation
Answer explanation
The Articles of Confederation was the first national constitution for the United States, adopted in 1781. It established a framework for governance, while the Northwest Ordinance and Northwest Confederation were important laws but not constitutions.
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Under our first national constitution that ran our government, most of the power was given to the _________________
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individual state governments
Answer explanation
Under our first national constitution, the Articles of Confederation, most power was given to individual state governments, reflecting a preference for state sovereignty over a strong central government.
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Because of the Articles of Confederation, why did the founders set up the new government in this manner?
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They did NOT want the government to be the same as England's
Answer explanation
The founders set up the new government differently because they did NOT want it to resemble England's monarchy. They aimed to create a system that emphasized state sovereignty and limited central authority, learning from the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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Why did trade among states decrease immediately following the American Revolution?
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Too many different currencies made trade difficult; Each state would place tariffs on products from other states, decreasing trade.
Answer explanation
Trade among states decreased after the American Revolution due to multiple factors: the presence of different currencies complicated transactions, and states imposed tariffs on each other's products, both hindering trade. Thus, all options are correct.
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Farmers, under ________ revolted after their farms were repossessed by banks after they were unable to _______________.
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Daniel Shays; repay their loans after being unable to sell their crops
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Daniel Shays; repay their loans after being unable to sell their crops' because Shays' Rebellion was a revolt by farmers who faced foreclosure due to unpaid debts, highlighting economic distress in post-Revolution America.
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The inability to quickly put down this revolt clearly illustrated that:
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The Articles of Confederation created a government that was too weak to govern the nation
Answer explanation
The inability to quickly suppress the revolt demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation established a government too weak to effectively manage national issues, highlighting the need for a stronger federal authority.
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