1.7 Benchmark on Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of just __________ branch of government.

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one

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

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13

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

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weak

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One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government? Options: Legislative & Executive, Executive & Judicial, Judicial & Legislative, Executive & Congress

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Executive & Judicial

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed? Options: The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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The Shays' Rebellion helped Americans realize that they needed a:

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A strong national government with a national military

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Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation? A Constitution established after the American Revolution, A Declaration of Independence, A strong form of government

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The 1st Constitution of the U.S.

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This was America's 1st constitution, which proved too weak to protect the American people.

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Articles of Confederation

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Congress never had any money because under the Articles they did NOT have the power to ____.

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tax