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What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to amend the Constitution
to ratify the Constitution
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is this correct?
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So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended
union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb.
—Noah Webster
What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
that the central government would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out
that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole
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What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?(1 point)
admission of new states
slavery
religious freedom
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Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and
right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress
assembled.
—Articles of Confederation, Article II
(1 point)
It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
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What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and
stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
how to resolve disputes between states over land
confusion over different state currency
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The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was **to amend the Articles of Confederation**.
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Yes, that is correct. The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention, which took place in 1787, was to address the problems with the Articles of Confederation and develop amendments to strengthen the federal government. However, the delegates ultimately decided to create a new Constitution instead of simply amending the existing Articles.
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Noah Webster saw the fundamental problem in the Articles of Confederation as **that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole**. His statement highlights the weaknesses of a loose confederation where individual states could undermine collective decisions, leading to a lack of effective governance.
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The Northwest Ordinance outlawed **slavery** in the Northwest Territory. The Ordinance established a framework for the governance of the territory and included provisions that prohibited slavery in the new territories.
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The statement from the Articles of Confederation reflects that **it gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.** The Articles established a weak central government and emphasized the sovereignty of the individual states.
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The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that contributed to the need for a new and stronger federal government included:

- **How to resolve disputes between states over land**
- **Confusion over different state currency**

These issues highlighted the inefficiencies and limitations of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the desire for a more robust federal system as outlined in the Constitution. The first option about differences in opinions on establishing a federal educational system was not a primary concern under the Articles.