Articles of Confederation
What was the first government of the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
Who led the rebellion against the Massachusetts government in 1786?
Daniel Shays
In what city did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
Who is the leader of the Executive branch?
The President
What is the only number that has the same number of letters as its value (哪个数字的字母数量与其数值相同)?
Four
Name one strength and one weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Strengths of the Articles of Confederation:
Allowed Congress to conduct diplomacy with foreign nations
Gave states the ability to govern themselves with minimal interference
Established the idea of limited government, which later influenced the U.S. Constitution
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:
No power to tax, leading to financial struggles
No executive branch to enforce laws
No judicial branch to settle disputes between states
Required unanimous consent (all 13 states) to amend the Articles, making change difficult
Could not regulate interstate commerce, leading to economic instability
States often ignored national laws and treaties
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Why were farmers in Massachusetts angry, leading to the rebellion?
High taxes and debt imprisonment
Name two key figures who attended the convention.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Roger Sherman, George Mason, Benjamin Franklin
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
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Why did the Founding Fathers intentionally weaken the national government under the Articles?
Fear of tyranny after British rule
How did Shay’s Rebellion expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government couldn’t stop it due to no standing army
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What was the name of the compromise that created a two-house legislature (创建两院制立法机构的妥协方案叫什么名字)?
The Great Compromise
Why does the system of checks and balances exist?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is element number 14?
Silicon Si
Why was it difficult for the national government to settle disputes between states under the Articles of Confederation?
There was no national court system or judicial branch to resolve conflicts
What happened to the rebellion after the government finally acted?
It was defeated, but it scared national leaders
How did the 3/5ths Compromise affect representation in Congress?
Each enslaved person counted as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation
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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
亚洲 (Yàzhōu) - Asia
非洲 (Fēizhōu) - Africa
北美洲 (Běi Měizhōu) - North America
南美洲 (Nán Měizhōu) - South America
南极洲 (Nánjízhōu) - Antarctica
欧洲 (Ōuzhōu) - Europe
澳大利亚 (Àodàlìyà) - Australia
What did the Articles of Confederation lack that made enforcing laws nearly impossible?
A strong executive branch
How did Shay’s Rebellion directly lead to the Constitutional Convention?
It showed the need for a stronger central government
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing laws
Who is the 2nd US president?
John Adams