Chapter 8 Section 1 & 2

Question 1

What was the main reason for the existence of the Articles of confederation?

Answer 1

To foster a common defense

Question 2

What were the Articles of Confederation

Answer 2

The written document defining the structure of the government from 1781 to 1788 under which the union was a confederation of equal states, with no executive and limited powers

Question 3

What did the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation have in common?

Answer 3

They both had no executive or judiciary

Question 4

What event caused the continental congress to make a written document?

Answer 4

After declaring independence

Question 5

How many delegates could represent each state?

Answer 5

2-7 delegates, each delegation casting one vote

Question 6

What was required to amend the Articles?

Answer 6

the unanimous consent both of the thirteen state delegations and of the thirteen state legislatures giving any state a crippling veto power.

Question 7

What was the most crucial part of the Articles?

Answer 7

The fact that they had no power of direct taxation

Question 8

What method did America use instead of taxing?

Answer 8

They used interest bearing bonds purchased

by French and Dutch bankers as well as middling to wealthy Americans