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What event identified the problems associated with the weak central government created by the Articles of Confederation?
What event identified the problems associated with the weak central government created by the Articles of Confederation?
- Shays Rebellion (correct)
- The Boston Tea Party
- The War of 1812
- The Revolutionary War
Why did Shays Rebellion take place?
Why did Shays Rebellion take place?
- To protest high taxes on imported goods
- To demand the release of unjustly imprisoned farmers
- To seize control of court houses and end property foreclosures (correct)
- To overthrow the local government
What caused the state militia in Massachusetts to be unable to be raised?
What caused the state militia in Massachusetts to be unable to be raised?
- Political unrest
- Poor economy and lack of state funds (correct)
- Interference from the national government
- Lack of volunteers
What was the outcome of Shays Rebellion?
What was the outcome of Shays Rebellion?
What was the main concern raised by the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was the main concern raised by the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was the outcome of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?
What was the outcome of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?
What was the purpose of the Quartering Act of 1765?
What was the purpose of the Quartering Act of 1765?
What did the French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War) in North America determine?
What did the French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War) in North America determine?
What was the primary motivation of the Framers in creating the U.S. Constitution?
What was the primary motivation of the Framers in creating the U.S. Constitution?
What problem did the Framers face in creating the governing system in the U.S. Constitution?
What problem did the Framers face in creating the governing system in the U.S. Constitution?
What did some view as the motivation behind the Framers' creation of the Constitution?
What did some view as the motivation behind the Framers' creation of the Constitution?
Why did the Framers abandon the Articles of Confederation in favor of a new U.S. Constitution?
Why did the Framers abandon the Articles of Confederation in favor of a new U.S. Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the separation of powers doctrine?
What is the main purpose of the separation of powers doctrine?
What is the function of the legislative branch?
What is the function of the legislative branch?
How are the branches of government selected?
How are the branches of government selected?
What does the concept of checks and balances ensure?
What does the concept of checks and balances ensure?
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