Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation was a document of rules for a new ________________ after America became independent.

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government

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Because they did not want another overly powerful leader like King George, the colonists wanted a ______________ central government.

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weak

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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?

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the states

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How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

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One

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Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.

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State

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Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these

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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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Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created? Options: Legislative (congress), Judicial (Supreme court), Executive (President), Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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Legislative (congress)