Constitution Era Review

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Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts? Options: There was no national court system., Congress was not allowed to collect taxes, There was no single leader or group directed by government, Congress had no power to enforce its laws

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Congress was not allowed to collect taxes

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Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for territories to become states? Options: The ability to sign peace treaties, Shays' Rebellion, Northwest Ordinance, 60,000 Ordinance

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Northwest Ordinance

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Which event led to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Boston Tea Party, Shay’s Rebellion, The Revolutionary War, The Civil War

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Shay’s Rebellion

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The Constitutional Convention took place-

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1787

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Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? Options: Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, 3/5th's Plan

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Virginia Plan

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The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have.

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Great Compromise

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Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population? Options: Senate, Judicial, House of
Representatives, House of Congress

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House of
Representatives

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Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?

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Senate

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The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -

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Three-Fifths Compromise