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What was the primary focus of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary focus of the Articles of Confederation?
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had an equal vote in Congress regardless of size.
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had an equal vote in Congress regardless of size.
True (A)
What was required for the Articles of Confederation to be amended?
What was required for the Articles of Confederation to be amended?
Unanimous approval from all thirteen states
The central government under the Articles of Confederation was responsible for national __________.
The central government under the Articles of Confederation was responsible for national __________.
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Match the powers of the Confederation Congress with their descriptions:
Match the powers of the Confederation Congress with their descriptions:
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What limitation was placed on delegates serving in Congress?
What limitation was placed on delegates serving in Congress?
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The Articles of Confederation created a strong executive branch to govern the nation.
The Articles of Confederation created a strong executive branch to govern the nation.
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Each state's legislature could appoint __________ to the Confederation Congress.
Each state's legislature could appoint __________ to the Confederation Congress.
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Why was the national government unable to impose taxes?
Why was the national government unable to impose taxes?
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The national government was able to effectively pay its debts owed from the American Revolution.
The national government was able to effectively pay its debts owed from the American Revolution.
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What currency did the continental government issue that became largely worthless?
What currency did the continental government issue that became largely worthless?
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The central government lacked the power to impose ___ on foreign imports.
The central government lacked the power to impose ___ on foreign imports.
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Match the following issues with their consequences:
Match the following issues with their consequences:
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Which foreign problem did the national government face due to financial issues?
Which foreign problem did the national government face due to financial issues?
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States were not allowed to impose tariffs on each other under the Articles of Confederation.
States were not allowed to impose tariffs on each other under the Articles of Confederation.
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What were foreign governments reluctant to do with the U.S. government due to its financial troubles?
What were foreign governments reluctant to do with the U.S. government due to its financial troubles?
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What was one main reason farmers in Massachusetts revolted during Shays' Rebellion?
What was one main reason farmers in Massachusetts revolted during Shays' Rebellion?
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The Continental Congress had sufficient funds to pay the farmers for their service during the Revolution.
The Continental Congress had sufficient funds to pay the farmers for their service during the Revolution.
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Who led the uprising of farmers in Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion?
Who led the uprising of farmers in Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion?
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The uprising known as Shays' Rebellion primarily took place in __________.
The uprising known as Shays' Rebellion primarily took place in __________.
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What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?
What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?
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The national government was able to aid the Massachusetts government during Shays' Rebellion.
The national government was able to aid the Massachusetts government during Shays' Rebellion.
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What was the Springfield Armory, and why was it targeted during the uprising?
What was the Springfield Armory, and why was it targeted during the uprising?
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Match the figures with their roles in Shays' Rebellion:
Match the figures with their roles in Shays' Rebellion:
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What was the primary challenge of creating a new government after the American Revolution?
What was the primary challenge of creating a new government after the American Revolution?
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The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.
The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.
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What type of government did Americans wish to establish following the Revolution?
What type of government did Americans wish to establish following the Revolution?
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What was one main reason the national government faced challenges in defending the nation under the Articles of Confederation?
What was one main reason the national government faced challenges in defending the nation under the Articles of Confederation?
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The final draft of the Articles of Confederation was accepted in November _____ and required ratification by all states.
The final draft of the Articles of Confederation was accepted in November _____ and required ratification by all states.
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Match the following states with their roles regarding the Articles of Confederation ratification:
Match the following states with their roles regarding the Articles of Confederation ratification:
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The national government under the Articles of Confederation had the power to impose taxes directly on citizens.
The national government under the Articles of Confederation had the power to impose taxes directly on citizens.
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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to panic among government officials?
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to panic among government officials?
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Which of the following was a feature of the Articles of Confederation?
Which of the following was a feature of the Articles of Confederation?
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The Articles of Confederation required a __________ vote to make amendments.
The Articles of Confederation required a __________ vote to make amendments.
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What was one major consequence of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
What was one major consequence of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
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Match the problems faced by the Articles of Confederation with their descriptions:
Match the problems faced by the Articles of Confederation with their descriptions:
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The Confederation Congress had the ability to negotiate treaties with foreign nations.
The Confederation Congress had the ability to negotiate treaties with foreign nations.
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What was one effect of not having a national judicial system under the Articles of Confederation?
What was one effect of not having a national judicial system under the Articles of Confederation?
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Good representation of populous states occurred under the Articles of Confederation.
Good representation of populous states occurred under the Articles of Confederation.
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What two countries still controlled large portions of North America during the time of the Articles of Confederation?
What two countries still controlled large portions of North America during the time of the Articles of Confederation?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Describe the steps taken during and after the American Revolution to create a government
- Identify the main features of the Articles of Confederation
- Describe the crises resulting from key features of the Articles of Confederation
Putting a New Government in Place
- A unified, central government was needed after the American revolution to direct the country's defense, gain recognition, and borrow money from foreign nations.
- The Articles of Confederation were drafted in November 1777.
- All 13 states needed to ratify the Articles of Confederation before it became the law of the land.
- Maryland didn't ratify the Articles until early 1781 after Virginia relinquished its claims to land west of the Appalachians.
- Americans sought a republic, a government where power belongs to the people, not a monarch.
- A confederation, a union of states, was created to prevent an overly powerful national government.
What Went Wrong With the Articles?
- The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government.
- The national government had no power to tax, relying on requests to the states.
- The inability to tax hindered the government's funding for expenses including debts from the Revolution and maintaining a military.
- The national government couldn't regulate foreign trade or interstate commerce.
- The government lacked the power to raise an army.
- Each state had just one vote in Congress, regardless of size.
- Amendments required unanimous consent from all states.
- No national judicial system existed.
- The Continental currency was largely worthless.
- States imposed tariffs on each other's goods.
- The national government couldn't effectively address economic issues.
Shays's Rebellion
- Farmers in western Massachusetts were heavily in debt after the Revolution.
- They faced imprisonment and loss of land.
- The national government couldn't assist Massachusetts.
- Farmers led by Daniel Shays rebelled, protesting the inability of both state and national governments to address their issues.
- The rebellion pointed out the flaws in the Articles of Confederation.
- The rebellion indicated a need for a stronger national government.
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Test your knowledge on the establishment of the American government following the Revolution. This quiz covers the key features of the Articles of Confederation and the crises they caused. Evaluate your understanding of the steps taken to create a unified government.
