Why did state governments favor the Articles of Confederation?

The Legacy of the Articles of Confederation in Shaping American Governance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They provided a strong national government.
They enabled national taxation.
They limited the powers of the national government.
They allowed for a national army.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a primary goal of the American Revolution reflected in the Articles of Confederation?
Centralizing power in a national government.
Establishing a monarchy.
Ensuring local elected legislatures governed the people.
Creating a strong executive branch.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Articles of Confederation aim to prevent tyranny?
By preserving most powers for the states.
By establishing a national military.
By creating a strong executive branch.
By allowing the national government to tax.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key reason for the Articles of Confederation's design?
To centralize power in the national government.
To create a strong national military.
To ensure state power and prevent distant government control.
To establish a national currency.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant limitation of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
The ability to negotiate treaties.
The power to establish state governments.
The power to regulate commerce.
The ability to declare war.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which power was NOT granted to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
The power to declare war.
The power to negotiate treaties.
The power to tax.
The power to establish post offices.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What realization did revolutionaries have about the Articles of Confederation after the revolution?
They needed more restrictions.
They were inadequate for a national government.
They were perfect for governing a new nation.
They were too strong for a new nation.
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