Articles of Confederation Overview
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What was the responsibility of Congress in relation to taxes under the Articles of Confederation?

  • Ask states for funds (correct)
  • Levy taxes directly
  • Produce money
  • Declare war and peace
  • What aspect of foreign affairs was assigned to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

  • Approve state laws
  • Levy taxes
  • Declare war and peace (correct)
  • Manage the postal service
  • Which entity had the power to manage relations with Native Americans according to the Articles of Confederation?

  • Local governments
  • States
  • Judiciary
  • Congress (correct)
  • If the national government required additional funds, how did it acquire them under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>Ask states for funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Congress's role in approving legislation that affected the country under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>Approve any legislation affecting the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States for six years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Americans embraced the ideas in the Articles of Confederation because they expanded the government's powers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All 13 states ratified the Articles of Confederation in January 1781.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Constitutionalism is an approach to government that aims to expand its powers without limitations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Articles of Confederation were designed to address liberties denied to Americans during British rule.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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