Question

What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply. (2 Points)(2 points)
Responses

the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states

the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input
the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input

the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes

The laws allowed Congress to declare war on France

Answer 1

Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?



(1 point)
Responses

the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues

the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain

the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government

The ability to create a national army
The ability to create a national army
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Answer 2

How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point)
Responses

It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.

It gave each state 1 representative in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state 1 representative in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.

It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.

It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.

Answer 3

The issues or events that highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation include:

1. **the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states** - This was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation, making it difficult for the government to raise revenue.

2. **the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes** (Shays' Rebellion) - This event underscored the inability of the central government to maintain order and address the grievances of citizens, illustrating its limitations in dealing with domestic unrest.

The other two responses do not accurately reflect the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The central government did not have a robust ability to create laws without state representative input, and while Congress could declare war, its overall effectiveness in governance and enforcement of laws was severely limited.

Answer 4

The cause that was resolved by the Constitution is:

**The ability to create a national army.**

The Articles of Confederation left the national government weak and without the power to raise a standing army or regulate military forces effectively. The Constitution provided the federal government with the authority to raise and support armies, addressing this important issue.

The other options reflect ongoing challenges or were not resolved directly by the Constitution as effectively. For example, while the Constitution helped establish a stronger framework for dealing with state issues and unrest, it may not have resolved all aspects of those challenges completely.

Answer 5

The correct response is:

**It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.**

The Great Compromise (also known as the Connecticut Compromise) established a bicameral legislature, where each state would have equal representation in the Senate (two senators) and representation in the House of Representatives based on population. This compromise addressed the differing needs of small and large states regarding representation in Congress.