MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
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How many votes did each of the states receive under the Articles of Confederation?
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2 per state
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Votes were based on state population
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1 per state
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Votes were based on area of state
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles of Confederation also outlined a Congress with representation not based on population – each state would have one vote in Congress. Ratification by all 13 states was necessary to set the Confederation into motion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote, regardless of size. The states were considered equals. At the Convention, each state had one vote, even though some delegations consisted of three or four people and others only one or two.
Detailed explanation-3: -March 1, 1781-Maryland delegates signed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were finally ratified by all thirteen states.
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