Articles of Confederation & Shays' Rebellion

Front

Fear of monarchy led to a weak Articles of Confederation.

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True

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, states had to follow federal laws.

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False

Front

Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

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State Governments

Front

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

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tax

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government consisted of: a Legislature (Congress), an Executive, a National Court system (Judicial), or All of the Above?

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a Legislature (Congress)

Front

Under the AoC, the national government had no power to raise an army and relied on the states to supply troops/soldiers from their militias.

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True

Front

In Congress, representation was based on each state's population.

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False

Front

In order for Congress to pass a law, ____________ out of 13 states were needed to approve.

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9

Front

In order to amend (revise) the Articles of Confederation, ____________ out of 13 states were needed to approve.

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13

Front

Why was Daniel Shays, a veteran and Massachusetts farmer, frustrated and angry?

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Poor farmers' land was being taxed heavily by Massachusetts lawmakers