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Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written?

A
The Declaration of Independence called for a federal system of government but did not plan for the role of individual states.
B
The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have.
C
The Declaration of Independence determined individual rights but did not discuss how those rights influenced others.
D
The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.
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Which reason most closely illustrates why the national government was unable to maintain law and order under the Articles of Confederation?

A
The nation had two systems of currency.
B
The government was unable to regulate trade.
C
State approval was needed to pass laws.
D
There was no national court system.
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Which responsibilities were assigned to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
maintaining a militia
B
taxing goods and services
C
drawing up treaties
D
publishing a newspaper
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Under the Articles of Confederation, if Virginia had ten thousand citizens and Delaware had five thousand citizens, how many votes would each state have in the legislature?

A
Virginia would have three, and Delaware would have two.
B
Virginia would have ten, and Delaware would have five.
C
Virginia would have one, and Delaware would have five.
D
Virginia would have one, and Delaware would have one.
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What was the national government’s biggest concern if facing a war, under the Articles of Confederation?

A
The country had grown too large to defend with a small army.
B
The national government had no national military.
C
There was no way the states would pay for fighting a war.
D
The states would not back the federal government.
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Which was a main reason for creating the Articles of Confederation?

A
to have a strong national government after the Revolutionary War
B
to have a tax system to generate money
C
to determine the power of states and the federal government
D
to outline the role of individual citizens in government

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