The Declaration of Independence

Question 1

Why did American leaders need to draft a national constitution? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Americans had broken away from British rule.; The thirteen colonies had declared themselves to be “united” states.; The Second Continental Congress lacked legal authority to act as a central government.

Question 2

Impose taxes

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no

Question 3

Enforce laws

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no

Question 4

Declare war

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yes

Question 5

Regulate trade

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no

Question 6

Issue money

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yes

Question 7

What caused disputes between the thirteen American states during and after the Revolutionary War? Select the correct answer.

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Land claims made by certain states on the western territories

Question 8

Banned slavery

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Question 9

Reserved a section of land for public schools

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Land Ordinance of 1785

Question 10

What were the governmental weaknesses that prevented the Confederation Congress from addressing the nation’s economic problems? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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It could not stop states from printing money.; It could not regulate trade.; It could not collect taxes.; It could not regulate prices.

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