What Proportion of the States' Votes Was Required to Amend

question 14

Multiple Choice

What proportion of the states' votes was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A) a simple majority
• B) three-fifths
• C) two-thirds
• D) three-quarters
• E) unanimous consent

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