Articles of Confederation

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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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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

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One

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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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Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Create a plan for the Northwest Territory, Negotiate treaties, Levy taxes, Declare war and peace

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Levy taxes

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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 Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for

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statehood

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Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.