When did the United States declare its independence?
The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

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Stephanie Conklin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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April 1775
July 4th, 1776
November 15, 1777
March 1, 1781
2.
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Who led the committee responsible for drafting a plan for government?
John Dickinson
Benjamin Franklin
Daniel Shays
Thomas Jefferson
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What was the name of the plan for government drafted by the committee?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
Perpetual Union
4.
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How many states needed to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to be approved?
8
9
12
13
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main reason for creating a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
To prevent a tyrant from rising to power
To establish a monarchy
To give more power to the states
To increase taxation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main responsibility of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Enforcing laws
Collecting taxes
Handling relations with other countries
Establishing a monarchy
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How many states were needed to agree on new laws under the Articles of Confederation?
8
9
12
13
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