Question

the articles of confederation
directions: read the posted text to help you learn more about the articles of confederation. fill in the blanks with the correct term in order to complete the sentence.
i. thirteen independent states
a. american leaders began preparing new state constitutions to replace the old colonial charters.
b. each state set up a similar system.

1. each state had a(n) ____________ to create laws.
2. the chief executive of a state who carried out the laws was the ____________.
3. most state constitutions included a(n) ____________ guaranteeing certain freedoms and legal protections.

ii. forming the new government
a. the first constitution of the united states was the ____________.
b. the articles set up a one - house legislature called ____________ that had the power to conduct foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, borrow money, and issue currency.
c. congress’ inability to impose ____________ forced it to establish a system for selling land to raise money.

1. the ____________ divided western lands into units called townships.
2. the ____________ specified when a territory could apply for statehood.

iii. trouble on two fronts
a. the limited powers of congress meant it could not deal effectively with the country’s ____________ and economic problems.
b. fighting the war left the country with a large ____________.
c. the ____________ were keeping americans out of the west indies and other markets.
d. spain caused trade problems by closing the lower ____________ to american shipping.

Explanation:

1. In early - US state systems, legislatures made laws, governors were chief executives, and bills of rights guaranteed freedoms. The first US constitution was the Articles of Confederation with a one - house Congress. Congress couldn't impose taxes, faced military and economic issues, and foreign powers like Britain and Spain caused trade problems.

Answer:

1. legislature
2. governor
3. bill of rights

II. A. Articles of Confederation
B. Congress
C. taxes

1. Land Ordinance of 1785
2. Northwest Ordinance of 1787

III. A. military
B. debt
C. British
D. Mississippi River