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Articles of Confederation

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5 questions

Instructions

After watching the video on the Articles of Confederation and looking at the chart below, answer each question listed as you think about the weaknesses of America's first plan for government. 

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Question 1

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What were the Articles of Confederation? Define in your own words.

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Question 2

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Under the Articles, could Congress levy(pass) an import tax on another state? Why might this be a problem?

Question 3

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Why do you think the Articles of Confederation did not include a president or Chief Executive? (think about their past)

Question 4

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Do you think the writers of the Articles of Confederation wanted a strong or a weak national government based on this chart?

Question 5

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Why is it so important to know that the Articles of Confederation could not be amended (changed) without the consent of all 13 states?