Declaration of Independence & Articles of Confederation Flashcards
What did the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence do?
It introduced the idea of separating from England.
What is taxation without representation?
Being taxed without having a say in the govt.
What does regulate mean?
To maintain or control something.
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress couldn’t collect taxes.
What is a grievance listed in the DOI?
King George dissolved colonial legislatures.
What Enlightenment idea influenced the Declaration of Independence?
The idea that government should protect the rights of the people.
Why was it hard to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?
It needed 9 out of 13 states to agree.
What did Shay’s Rebellion show about the Articles of Confederation?
It showed the need for a stronger national government.
What does “amend” mean?
To change something.
What was one complaint the colonists had against King George?
He allowed standing armies during peacetime.
How did the Articles of Confederation handle interstate commerce?
It couldn’t regulate trade between states.
What was the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
The colonies declared their separation and rights as a free nation.
Why was having only one branch of government under the Articles of Confederation a problem?
There was no executive to enforce laws or judicial branch to settle disputes.
What was the result of Shay’s Rebellion for farmers?
States gave debt relief to farmers.
Why was the Articles of Confederation difficult to amend?
It required all 13 states to agree.
