Free Response Exam

Question 1

Structure of articles of confederation and why

Answer 1

A temporary government of the 13 colonies starting during the revolutionary war. Weak national government, strong state government, because the colonists were breaking away from Great Britain, a strong national gov

Question 2

How was voting structured

Answer 2

Every state had one vote, 9 out of 13 states had to agree for anything to pass

Question 3

Three weaknesses of articles of confederation

Answer 3

National gov could not tax, no independent leadership position, government could not regulate interstate and foreign commerce

Question 4

What must happen for articles of confederation to be changed

Answer 4

All states have to agree

Question 5

What major event showed the weakness of the articles of confederation

Answer 5

Shays rebelion. Was uprising in a state that showed the confederation lacked power to confront national emergences

Question 6

Next steps

Answer 6

A follow up meeting was set up in 1787 by the states to revise the articles of confederation

Question 7

When and why was constitution written

Answer 7

1787 when delegates at convention decided to get rid of articles of confederation and start over

Question 8

Purpose of preamble and what it is

Answer 8

Introduction to constitution which lists reasons and goals