Flashcard on the Articles of Confederation

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Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation? A strong central government, No power to tax, No national army, No national navy

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A strong central government

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Which of the following was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation's lack of power over trade?
Strong international trade agreements,
Disputes between states,
Unified trade policies,
Efficient commerce regulation

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Disputes between states

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What was a main factor in Shays' Rebellion?

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Weak and failing economy

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What was the Newburgh Conspiracy about?

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Overthrowing the government and making Washington a dictator or king

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Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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This founding father demanded the U.S Constitution include a bill of rights and argued for the outlawing of slavery -

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George Mason

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Who was the Prussian officer who helped "whip" the Continental Army into shape at Valley Forge?

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Baron von Steuben

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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, spoke about the colonies becoming independent from Great Britain.

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Common Sense

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The second major battle of the war, fought near Boston. The Patriots lost the battle but successfully killed many British soldiers. It made the British less likely to launch frontal, direct attacks the rest of the war.

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Battle of Bunker's Hill

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson