1. what did the continental congress want each state to do prior to the creation of the declaration of independence?
2. why were the american people so careful to limit the power of the governors and legislature?
3. what does it mean that our country is a republic?
4. what was the first national constitution called?
5. what (four) powers did congress have under this new plan of government?
6. why was writing the first national constitution so difficult?
7. how many votes did each state get in this new plan of government?
8. why were the articles of confederation considered to be weak? (list 4 weaknesses)
9. what (3) problems did the government face under the articles of confederation?
10. looking at the political cartoon at the top, briefly explain the symbolism behind the image. (what does the ship represent? what do the crashing waves symbolize? why does the cartoonist title it “rough sailing ahead? ”)