Unit II: The Age of Revolution

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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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How many states did the Articles of Confederation require to pass any law through Congress?

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9 out of 13

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True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

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False

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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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Who was the president under the Articles of Confederation?

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There wasn't one.

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

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tax

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A time period, mostly in the 1700's, where philosophers and thinkers thought science and reason could improve all humanity.

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Enlightenment

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People in a society give up some of their rights in exchange for protection.

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Social Contract

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John Locke believed people were born with certain rights than no-one could take away: Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Judicial, Executive