ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

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What year was the Articles of Confederation?

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1777

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The Articles of Confederation was considered American's first __________ constitution.

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weak

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With the Articles of Confederation, who had most of the power?

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the states

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What is one weakness about the A.O.C.?

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no national army

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Which of the following made the Articles of Confederation weak? Options: the power to make treaties, congress couldn't tax the states

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congress couldn't tax the states

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What is a constitution?

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a document that has the fundamental laws and plan of government

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Because the Articles of Confederation was weak, the Continental Congress created the ________________________ in 1787 to replace it.

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U.S. Constitution

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What is the Continental Congress?

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A group of delegates from each colony who would meet in Philadelphia to discuss issues about the government

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During which war was the Articles of Confederation written? 1777

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The American Revolution

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The Articles of Confederation lacked (did not have) a _______________, or chief executive, to lead the new nation.

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President