Article of Confederation

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What was the main focus of the founders when trying to form America's first government?

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To avoid an overly powerful government

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What is a confederation?

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A group of mostly independent states bound by a weak central government.

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What was America's first constitution called?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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The central government was too weak to solve issues facing the country.

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Why did Americans struggle to see themselves as a unified nation? Options: Some people still supported the British. The colonies were all very different with unique people. Most Americans didn't want to live under any government. Northerners and southerners already disliked each other.

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The colonies were all very different with unique people

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Which of the following was NOT a power given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
- settle disputes between states
- coin money
- direct the post office
- negotiate with foreign powers

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settle disputes between states

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How many branches did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?

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1

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to approve of a measure before it passed?

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9 out of 13

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How many states had to agree before an Article could be amended or changed?

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All 13 states had to agree

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What weakness of the Articles of Confederation was revealed by Shays' Rebellion?

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The rebellion showed that the Articles did not create a strong central government to handle a crisis.