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Articles of Confederation
Created on November 15, 1777, the Articles of Confederation was the United States’ first constitution, which provided the rules for the operation of the US government. It was replaced by the United States Constitution in 1788.
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How much is confederate 1864 fifty dollar bill worth serial number 72104?
That serial number indicates it's a replica bill and not the genuine article. It has curiosity value only.
The farmers created article 5 to ensure that?
the constitution would be a living breathing document that would change with the times
In the articles of confederation what is article 2?
Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled.
Type of government created by the articles of confederation and the constituionis called?
The Articles of Confederation created a confederacy. Our current constitutional system is a constitutional Republic.
How was the consitituation different from the Articles of Confederation?
A lot of ways. Perhaps the most important differences are that the Constitution had three branches, instead of just one, which balanced power better than in the Articles of Confederation, and it gave more power to the federal government.
Which event made it clear to those in power that the Articles of Confederation were not working?
The event known as Shay's Rebellion made it clear that the Articles of Confederation weren't working. Shay's rebellion was an uprising of farmers in Massachusetts due to an economic depression in 1786.
What did the anti federalists think of the articles of confederation?
they didnt like it and grew very angry. But there was nothing they could do to stop the articles from being law.
Are the Articles of Confederation the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
False. The Articles of Confederation were the original plan for how 13 separate and sovereign colonies could work together in a common framework. These were drafted during the Revolutionary War.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the "Bill of Rights".
How did early American leaders resolve problems created by Articles of Confederation?
They wrote the U.s constitution to allow for a stronger central government
Which idea is fundamental principle of the articles of confederation?
SOVEREIGNTY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE STATES! this is correct from apex
What was one advantage the Constitution had over the articles of confederation?
a judicial branch was established to interpret the law.
Which of these was true under the Articles of Confederation apex?
Congress pass laws allowing for free passage between states
States’ right to govern themselves
Declare war
Issue money
Conduct diplomacy
a president and a supreme court - apex
What weakness did delagates at the constitutional convention see in the articles of confederation?
thew inability to raise funds to pay war debts
What was the 1787 meeting of the states to revise article of Confederation known as?
Congressional convention
Was Pierce Butler along with the Virginia Plan?
Yes, Peirce Butler was for the Virgina Plan. They came to the convention to remake the Constitution, not make a totally new one.
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?
To pass laws all states need to agree
How many of the states had to approve the Articles of Confederation?
Nine of the thirteen states had to approve the Article of Confederation.
