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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What what population could a territory write a constitution and apply for statehood? | 60,000 |
| What was the first step in progress of a territory becoming a state? | Congress had to appoint a governor and 3 judges |
| Which ordinance explained a way for the territories to become states? | Northwest Ordinance |
| Which ordinance deals with how the land in the Northwest territory was divided and sold | Land Ordinance |
| At what number could a territory vote for a legislator and a non voting member to Congress? | 5000 |
| What was the event called that showed the Articles of Confederation was not strong enough? | Shays Rebellion |
| How many votes did it take to amend (or change) an existing law? | 13/13 |
| What was one of the significances of the Northwest Ordinance? | It outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory |
| What was the main limitation of the Confederation Congress in terms of raising money? | They could not tax the states |
| What was the role of the Confederation Congress in the American Revolution? | To borrow money from foreign nations |
| What was the relationship between the Articles of Confederation and the American Revolution? | The Articles of Confederation were created during the American Revolution |
| What was the main reason for the limitations of the Articles of Confederation? | To avoid tyranny like under British rule |
| Which of the following accurately describes the power of the Confederation Congress to raise money? | They could borrow money from foreign nations |
| What was the main impact of the Articles of Confederation on the development of the United States? | It created a confederation system of government |
| What was the main reason for the lack of a president in the government created by the Articles of Confederation? | To avoid tyranny like under British rule |
| Which of the following accurately describes the process for admitting a territory as a state under the Northwest Ordinance? | A majority vote in nine out of thirteen states |
| Why did the Founding Fathers limit the power of the National Congress in the Articles of Confederation? | To protect and preserve the individual powers of the states |
| Which of the following accurately describes the process for amending the Articles of Confederation? | A unanimous vote in the Confederation Congress |
| Which of the following accurately describes the government created by the Articles of Confederation? | A weak national government with limited powers |
| What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation? | To establish a confederation system of government |
| What was the main argument against the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation? | The difficulty in passing laws |