Articles of Confederation

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

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one

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

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9

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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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Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.

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1

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

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weak

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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The States

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Why was the U.S. Army so weak under the Articles of Confederation? Options: There was only 1 branch of government, States could refuse to provide soldiers, The nation had no common currency, All of the above

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States could refuse to provide soldiers

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? A strong national government, A stronger militia, A common currency, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A strong national government

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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.