Art. of Confederation/Con. Convention

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the states, national government

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the states

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The Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell _______ to pay off the debt from the war.

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land

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The unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the -

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Northwest Territory

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What was outlawed in the new territories by the Northwest Ordinance?

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Slavery

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Why is Shays' Rebellion considered a significant event in history?

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It exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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All of the following were causes of Shays' Rebellion except? Shays and other farmers were upset about taxes issued to pay for the American Revolution, Shays and other farmers did not feel like they were being represented in the government, The Articles of Confederation was weak and did not give the federal government enough power, The British government was taxing the farmers without their consent.

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The British government was taxing the farmers without their consent.

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What is a "delegate?"

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A delegate is an authorized representative.

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Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

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Philadelphia