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What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union?
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union?
- To expand the powers of the former colonies
- To preserve the independence and sovereignty of the states (correct)
- To establish a strong central government
- To abolish the concept of state sovereignty
When did the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union come into force?
When did the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union come into force?
- July 4, 1776
- May 10, 1783
- March 1, 1781 (correct)
- November 15, 1777
What did the Articles of Confederation establish in terms of the central government?
What did the Articles of Confederation establish in terms of the central government?
- An elected monarchy
- A strong and powerful central government
- No central government at all
- A weak central government with limited powers (correct)
What was the guiding principle behind the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union?
What was the guiding principle behind the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union?
What did the Congress do while waiting for all states to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
What did the Congress do while waiting for all states to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
What was the name most Americans used to refer to the Congress of the Confederation?
What was the name most Americans used to refer to the Congress of the Confederation?
What event prompted some prominent political thinkers to ask for changes to the Articles of Confederation?
What event prompted some prominent political thinkers to ask for changes to the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main reason delegates at the Constitutional Convention went beyond their mandate and replaced the Articles of Confederation with a new constitution?
What was the main reason delegates at the Constitutional Convention went beyond their mandate and replaced the Articles of Confederation with a new constitution?
What did civil disobedience result in, according to the text?
What did civil disobedience result in, according to the text?
What did events outpace in 1775, according to the text?
What did events outpace in 1775, according to the text?
