Exploring the Articles of Confederation and the Northwest Ordinance

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What subjects has Clint taught?

History, Government, Speech Communications, and Drama

What is Clint's degree in?

Instructional Design and Technology

What did the Articles of Confederation create?

A central government

Where did most power reside under the Articles of Confederation?

In the states Signup and view all the answers

What is the Northwest Ordinance?

A topic explored in the lesson Signup and view all the answers

What was the first founding document after independence?

The Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

How did the founders view each individual state?

As its own country Signup and view all the answers

What did the founders fear regarding a central government?

A strong central government and imposition of taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was the rallying call for the revolution?

No taxation without representation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Articles of Confederation establish?

A central government with most power in the states Signup and view all the answers

What were the main responsibilities of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

The main responsibilities of the central government under the Articles of Confederation were diplomacy, printing money, resolving controversies between the states, and coordinating the war effort. Signup and view all the answers

What was the problem with the central government's ability to coordinate the war effort?

The central government was given the job of coordinating the war effort, but it was not given the power to enforce its requests for soldiers or tax the states to pay for the war. Signup and view all the answers

What led to inflation during the war?

The central government printed money to pay for the war, but had no way to back the money, leading to inflation. Signup and view all the answers

How did the states respond to the central government's request to raise taxes to back the currency?

Most states refused to raise taxes and began printing their own money, which also led to inflation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary power under the Articles of Confederation?

The primary power under the Articles of Confederation was left to the states. Signup and view all the answers

How many votes did each state have in the unicameral legislature?

Each state had one vote in the unicameral legislature. Signup and view all the answers

How many states were needed to enact a law under the Articles of Confederation?

Nine out of thirteen states were needed to enact a law under the Articles of Confederation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the requirement to amend the Articles of Confederation?

Unanimous agreements from all states were needed to amend the Articles of Confederation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the delay in ratifying the Articles of Confederation?

The main reason for the delay in ratifying the Articles of Confederation was territorial disputes, particularly with Maryland. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

The purpose of the Northwest Ordinance was to establish a process for admitting territories to the Union as states, abolish slavery in the territories, and grant certain rights to settlers. Signup and view all the answers