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the articles of confederation — fill in the blank worksheet

1. the articles of confederation were ratified in the year
2. the main purpose of the articles was to create a government after gaining independence from
3. under the articles, most of the power was held by the governments.
4. one major weakness of the articles was that congress could not collect directly from

the states.

1. the articles of confederation created a congress, meaning it had only one house.
2. the government under the articles could not regulate between the states or with other

countries.

1. s rebellion showed the weakness of the national government under the articles.
2. there was no national to enforce the laws passed by congress.
3. the last state to ratify the articles of confederation was
4. the articles were eventually replaced by the in 1787.
5. the articles emphasized state over national power.
6. one strength of the articles was that it successfully managed western expansion.
7. the national government lacked the power to create a standing
8. changes to the articles required the approval of states.
9. the event that led many to call for a stronger central government was s rebellion.
10. the constitutional convention met in the city of to draft a new government framework.
11. the articles of confederation served as americas first written
12. the system under the articles made it difficult to pass laws because approval required

of the states.

1. the articles reflected americans fear of a strong government.
2. the weaknesses of the articles led to the writing of the u.s.

Explanation:

1. The Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1781.
2. After independence from Britain, the Articles aimed to create a government.
3. The Articles gave most power to state governments.
4. Congress couldn't collect taxes directly from states.
5. It created a unicameral Congress (one - house).
6. The government couldn't regulate trade.
7. Shays' Rebellion showed national government weakness.
8. There was no national court (or executive) to enforce laws.
9. Maryland was the last state to ratify.
10. Replaced by the Constitution in 1787.
11. Emphasized state sovereignty over national power.
12. Managed western land expansion.
13. Lacked power to create a standing army.
14. Changes needed approval of all 13 states.
15. Shays' Rebellion led to calls for a stronger government.
16. Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia.
17. Served as America's first written constitution.
18. Approval required 9 of the 13 states (for laws).
19. Reflected fear of a strong central government.
20. Weaknesses led to the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

1. 1781
2. Britain
3. state
4. taxes
5. unicameral
6. trade
7. Shays
8. court (or executive)
9. Maryland
10. Constitution
11. sovereignty
12. land
13. army
14. all 13
15. Shays
16. Philadelphia
17. constitution
18. 9 (or a super - majority)
19. central
20. Constitution