Flashcard on the Articles of Confederation

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How were the Articles of Confederation ratified and what powers did they have?

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By unanimous consent; limited powers

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What did the government achieve under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Strong central government, Successful foreign alliances, Effective tax collection, Weak national unity

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Successful foreign alliances

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Who was responsible for governing during the War for Independence?

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The Second Continental Congress and state assemblies

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Why were people reluctant to have a powerful central government during the War for Independence?

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They feared it might threaten their liberty.

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What is the definition of "confederation"?

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A loose association or league of states

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When were the Articles of Confederation adopted?

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November 1777

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What was required for the Articles of Confederation to be ratified?

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Approval by all thirteen states

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How long did it take for the ratification process of the Articles of Confederation to be complete?

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Four years

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What caused the delay in the ratification of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Dispute over taxes, Dispute regarding western lands, Dispute over trade, Dispute over military funding

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Dispute regarding western lands

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What was the first plan of government for the United States called?

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The Articles of Confederation