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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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles of Confederation aimed to establish a political framework for governing the newly formed United States during the Revolutionary War.

How did the Articles of Confederation structure voting in Congress?

Under the Articles, each state had one vote in Congress, regardless of its size or population. This ensured equal representation for all thirteen states.

Why was reaching a consensus difficult under the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent from all thirteen states for any decision to be made. This made it very difficult to reach consensus and pass legislation.

How did the Articles of Confederation approach the relationship between states?

The Articles emphasized both solidarity and independence among the states. While promoting cooperation when needed, they also aimed to preserve each state's autonomy.

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Why was it urgent to create a political institution during the Revolutionary War?

A primary reason for creating a political institution during the Revolutionary War was to establish a government that could organize the country and manage its affairs, particularly during the ongoing conflict with Great Britain.

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