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. (4 points)

Question

differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system

confusion over different state currency

how to set up reserved land for Native Americans

how to resolve disputes between states over land

Which of the following was one Important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention? (1 point)

He is known as the primary author of the US Constitution

He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise

He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation

He made a plea to delegates to accept the US Constitution

What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states? (1 point)

limited the number of states that allowed sievery

It gave the South the power to cultivate the North

it helped increase the number of slavers traded

It gave those stales mexe representation in Congress

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:

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

   (Note: While the other options could be related concerns, they were not primary weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation leading to the need for a stronger federal government.)

2. Important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention:

   • He made a plea to delegates to accept the US Constitution.

3. Effect of the Three-Fifths Compromise on Southern states:

   • It gave those states more representation in Congress.

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these points!