USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

SHAYS REBELLION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to approve a new law?
A
1
B
5
C
9
D
13
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ratification by all 13 states was necessary to set the Confederation into motion. Because of disputes over representation, voting, and the western lands claimed by some states, ratification was delayed. When Maryland ratified it on March 1, 1781, the Congress of the Confederation came into being.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.

Detailed explanation-4: -March 1, 1781-Maryland delegates signed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were finally ratified by all thirteen states.

Detailed explanation-5: -After New Hampshire became the ninth State to ratify, on June 22, 1788, the Confederation Congress established March 9, 1789 as the date to begin operating under the Constitution.

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