DCP REVIEW

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government could not tax states

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What did the Articles of Confederation lack that made it difficult to resolve disputes between states?

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A national court system

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What was the relationship between the states under the Articles of Confederation?

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A loose league of friendship

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What was the role of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

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To handle foreign affairs and defense

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Which of the following was NOT a power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
Declare war, Make treaties, Borrow money

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Tax citizens

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What was the first form of government in America?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for territories?

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Government and a path to statehood

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What event in 1787 highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Boston Tea Party, The Constitutional Convention, Shays' Rebellion, The Louisiana Purchase

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Shays' Rebellion

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What was the purpose of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787?

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To revise the Articles of Confederation

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How many residents did a territory need to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

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5,000 residents