"THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION"
URL Address: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/documents/articles
1. The first constitution of the United States was called what?
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2. How many states made up the union?
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3. This document was adopted on what date?
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4. The Articles of Confederation were composed of a preamble and how many articles?
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5. The document was finally signed by all states on what date?
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6. The largest share of power went to (pick one)
(a): the confederation of states
(c): the individual states
(b): the confederacy
(d): the supreme court
7. Instead of having executive or judicial branches of government, the states did what?
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8. List two powers denied Congress by the Articles of Confederation.
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9. List two responsibilities of the Congress.
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10. The Articles of Confederation worked well? Circle your answer.
TRUE
Or
FALSE