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Ratification and the Bill of Rights — Unit test

Question 3 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

The Articles of Confederation established a Congress within the new nation. What was required in order for this Congress to pass a measure?

Answer
A
the votes of nine states
B
the votes of all thirteen states
C
the votes of half the states
D
the votes of three states

Explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, most important measures in Congress required approval from nine of the thirteen states. This requirement made it difficult to pass laws, but it was not necessary to get every state's vote. Therefore, the correct choice is the votes of nine states.

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