HUSA6. Art.Confed.Bell Ringer

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What happened to each colony once the Declaration of Independence was signed?

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They became free and independent states.

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What is a government according to the prompt?

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An organization that helps people cooperate, resolve disputes, and defend themselves.

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Why did the thirteen new states need a new form of association after the Declaration of Independence?

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To have a central authority to settle disputes and cooperate for defense.

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Who was the main author of the Articles of Confederation?

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John Dickinson

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Why were many Americans afraid of giving too much power to the central government after their struggle with Great Britain?

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They feared losing their individual freedoms.