What event marked the beginning of the American rebellion in 1775?

Exploring the Origins of the US Constitution

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The drafting of the Articles of Confederation
The Constitutional Convention
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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence written in 1776?
To declare war on Britain
To draft the Articles of Confederation
To articulate the reasons for the war of independence
To establish a new government
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What was a significant limitation of the Articles of Confederation?
It did not create a unified nation
It did not allow states to tax
It established a strong federal army
It gave too much power to the central government
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Why was the Articles of Confederation considered an uninspiring document?
It lacked a central taxation power
It was written by a single delegate
It gave too much power to the central government
It was a template-based document
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What was a major issue faced by the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Lack of a central currency
Inability to pay messengers
Overpowering central government
Inability to draft new laws
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in 1786?
The Annapolis Convention
The Battle of Yorktown
Shays' Rebellion
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
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What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
To resolve the border disputes between Maryland and Virginia
To write a new Constitution
To draft the Declaration of Independence
To amend the Articles of Confederation
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