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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

  • To organize the political institution and rule the country during the Revolutionary War (correct)
  • To create a Constitution for the United States
  • To establish a system of friendship and cooperation among the 13 States
  • To declare independence from Britain
  • What was the voting system like in the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

  • The President had the deciding vote in Congress
  • States with larger populations had more votes in Congress
  • Voting was based on the economic contribution of each state
  • Each State had one vote, ensuring equality among the 13 states regardless of size or population (correct)
  • Why was it difficult to reach a consensus under the Articles of Confederation?

  • The Articles did not specify a process for decision-making
  • All decisions required approval from all 13 States, making consensus hard to achieve (correct)
  • The voting system favored larger states, leading to disputes
  • There were frequent disagreements between the President and Congress
  • What did the Articles of Confederation emphasize about the relationship among the States?

    <p>Solidarity and cooperation when it was in their mutual interest, while maintaining autonomy from one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the urgency of creating a political institution in the US during the Revolutionary War?

    <p>The US was at war with Britain and needed a political institution to organize the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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