Articles of Confederation + Shay's Rebellion

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Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the state governments, national government

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the state governments

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Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak national government, Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states.

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All of the above

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The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.

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weak

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What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?

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Articles of Confederation

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Why was this first U.S. government so weak?

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Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power

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The Articles of Confederation created a President to lead the country.

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False

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? A strong national government, A stronger militia, A common currency, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A strong national government

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Who led the Rebellion?

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Daniel Shays

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What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?

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The Constitutional Convention meeting was called to discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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A republican form of government

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Has no kings or queens and allows people to elect representatives.