Articles of Confederation 1-2

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  1. 2. Massachusetts asked for help putting down the rebellion, but the national government had no ________.
  2. 3. The national government COULD NOT raise money through ______.
  3. 5. The national government COULD declare ________.
  4. 6. A rebellion in Massachusetts was started by _______ who were losing their land.
  5. 9. The national government COULD create a __________. (2 words)
  6. 11. America's first constitution was called the Articles of ___________________ .
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  1. 1. In 1787, representatives from 12/13 states met in __________ to create a better government.
  2. 4. All the power in this government was held by the ___________ .
  3. 7. The rebels in Massachusetts could not pay their back taxes because they worked as ___________ and were not paid.
  4. 8. ________ to put down Shays Rebellion was raised by private citizens.
  5. 10. The national government was not powerful ________ under this government.
  6. 12. The national government COULD NOT raise an army and _________.