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Primary Sources: George Washington criticizes the Articles of Confederation, 1785

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Read the passage Primary Sources: George Washington criticizes the Articles of Confederation, 1785. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Primary Sources: George Washington criticizes the Articles of Confederation, 1785. Then answer the questions below.
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D2.His.13.6-8
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D2.Civ.10.6-8
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D2.His.16.6-8
Question 1
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What was George Washington's primary purpose in writing this letter to James Warren in 1785?

Question 2
2.

Which quotes from the source BEST represent Washington's critiques of the Articles of Confederation?

Question 3
3.

Drag each statement to the correct box to show whether George Washington would likely agree or disagree.

  • A stronger central government is dangerous; the Articles of Confederation are adequate to protect our liberty.
  • The Articles of Confederation is too weak; the central government must be able to make decisions for the nation.
  • The Articles of Confederation is too strong; states must be given more authority than the central government.
  • A stronger central government would better promote unity and trade amongst the states.
  • Agree
  • Disagree
"However, I fear we do not have enough wisdom or justice to take full advantage of the opportunities we now have."
"These rulers are the creatures of our making, appointed for a limited time, and are responsible for every action. And they are recallable at any moment."
"To me, it seems a serious political mistake that we should join together as a nation, and be afraid to give the rulers of that nation enough power to order and direct national affairs."
"Therefore, it is our responsibility to determine how best to regulate this trade... this task cannot be done by 13 different heads."