American History Homework Three Answers - Student Nineteen

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1.Two weaknesses in the articles of confederation were that while it stated that the Americans would have to pay taxes; Congress did not have the power to enforce the tax. Another reason was that most of the power was still in the states.

Excellent.

2.The first article in the constitution sates that all legislative power is granted to Congress the second and third articles established the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Your first is right, but not your second and third. See model answers. (Minus 2).

3. I like George Washington because he held strong to his beliefs and always listened to authority.

Good, except Washington was the authority! (Minus 1).

4.The cotton Gin was invented in the 1790’s it could do more work than 50 regular men could. It gave the south a good economical structure and made the south powerful.

Excellent.

5.The cartoon shows Massachusetts being raised to the level of the other states that accepted the constitution. This cartoon was drawn in 1788.

Close, but understand and explain "ratification" rather than "raised to the level." (Minus 1).

6.The northwest ordinance divided the unexplored regions northwest of the Appalachians into states and made them available for expansion.

Good, need a second point also. Be sure to answer the question fully. (Minus 1).

7.The most significant thing about Adam’s presidency was that the United States accidentally went into a naval war with France.

Excellent, will use as a model answer.

Well done. Score: 65/70.