SS8H3 A New Constitution

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After gaining independence from Great Britain, America's first constitution was called the:

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Articles of Confederation

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Why was a weak central government created with the Articles of Confederation?

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Americans were fearful of having a strong leader after what happened with Great Britain.

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Which of the following was NOT a power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? coin money, send and recall ambassadors, impose taxes, establish post offices

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impose taxes

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Which statement best describes the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: a strong central government with a lot of power, a central government with unlimited power, a central government that is very similar to what is in place today, a weak central government with limited power

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a weak central government with limited power

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.
Can impose and collect taxes

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U.S. Constitution

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.
NO EXECUTIVE OR JUDICIAL BRANCH

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Articles of Confederation

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.
ONE VOTE IN LEGISLATURE PER STATE

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Articles of Confederation

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.

NO REGULATION OF TRADE BETWEEN STATES

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Articles of Confederation

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.
NATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENT

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Both

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Determine if the statement below concerns the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.
INCLUDES A JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE, & EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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U.S. Constitution

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