Question 1

What are the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

First U.S. Constitution. Ratified (approved) during American Revolution

Answer

Articles found in NEWELA

Answer

Promoted a strong national (centralized government)

Question 2

How many States under the Articles of Confederation had to agree to get things done?

Accepted Answer

9 out of 13

Answer

13 out of 13

Answer

6 out of 13

Answer

4 out of 13

Question 3

Why did the founding fathers fear a strong national (central) Government

Accepted Answer

Because of the experiences with the British government, the new government was formed with limited powers.

Answer

Because of the experiences with the French government.

Answer

Because of the experiences that king George III.

Answer

Because of the experiences with the British Army, Quartering the homes of colonist

Question 4

What are some of weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

-No strong national government (Executive and Judicial). No ability to raise taxes.   Took 9 out of 13 states to make decisions.

Answer

- A Strong national government.  Limited taxing.  Took 13 of 13 states to make decisions.

Question 5

Constitution Convention was held at  _______________________

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia

Answer

New Jersey

Answer

Washington D.C.

Answer

Virginia

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