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What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the power to directly tax citizens.
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the power to directly tax citizens.
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Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?
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What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?
What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?
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The Great Compromise addressed the issue of representation in Congress by creating a two-house legislative system.
The Great Compromise addressed the issue of representation in Congress by creating a two-house legislative system.
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What was the main purpose of the 3/5 Compromise?
What was the main purpose of the 3/5 Compromise?
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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
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What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
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What is the main idea behind the concept of "checks and balances" as established by the US Constitution?
What is the main idea behind the concept of "checks and balances" as established by the US Constitution?
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Alexander Hamilton's economic plan focused on promoting an agricultural economy.
Alexander Hamilton's economic plan focused on promoting an agricultural economy.
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What was one of the main reasons for opposition to Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?
What was one of the main reasons for opposition to Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?
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The Whiskey Rebellion was a major success for the Federalists and helped to consolidate their power.
The Whiskey Rebellion was a major success for the Federalists and helped to consolidate their power.
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What was the main cause of Shays's Rebellion?
What was the main cause of Shays's Rebellion?
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The Judiciary Act of 1801 was passed by the Democratic-Republicans to limit the power of the Federalists.
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was passed by the Democratic-Republicans to limit the power of the Federalists.
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What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
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The election of 1800 was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in U.S. history.
The election of 1800 was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in U.S. history.
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What was the main goal of Jefferson's foreign policy?
What was the main goal of Jefferson's foreign policy?
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What was the XYZ Affair and how did it impact the U.S.?
What was the XYZ Affair and how did it impact the U.S.?
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Which of the following is NOT a key difference between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties?
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The Democratic-Republican party was most closely aligned with the values of the Federalists.
The Democratic-Republican party was most closely aligned with the values of the Federalists.
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What is the main purpose of the Elastic Clause in the U.S. Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the Elastic Clause in the U.S. Constitution?
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Jefferson's inaugural address emphasized unity and sought to unify the country after a divisive election.
Jefferson's inaugural address emphasized unity and sought to unify the country after a divisive election.
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Study Notes
Articles of Confederation
- Adopted in 1777 by the Continental Congress and approved by the states in 1781.
- Established a weak national government following the American Revolution with limited powers.
Government Structure
- No chief executive, meaning leadership was fragmented.
- One vote per state in Congress, regardless of population or size.
- No national court system to resolve disputes or enforce laws.
Legislation and Amendments
- Laws required approval from 9 of 13 states.
- Amendments required unanimous consent from all 13 states.
Powers of Congress
- Could request tax money from states, but could not directly tax citizens.
- Could request military support from states, but could not draft soldiers into a national army.
- Could negotiate treaties and maintain a national army for defense.
- Could not collect state debts owed by states to the federal government.
- Could not settle disputes between states.
- Could not regulate interstate commerce.
Strengths of the Articles of Confederation
- Provided a basic framework for states to cooperate post-American Revolution.
- Ensured a sense of balance with equal representation for each state.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- Lack of central authority.
- No central leadership.
- Difficulty passing laws.
- No enforcement power for tax collection or military drafts.
- No national court system to resolve legal disputes.
- Legislative challenges.
- Financial problems.
- No power to tax directly.
- Inability to collect state debts.
- Inability to raise funds.
- State disputes.
- Inability to regulate commerce
- Military weakness
- National government too weak.
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Explore the key features and limitations of the Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1777. This quiz covers the structure of government, powers of Congress, and the challenges faced during its implementation. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in American history.
