The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted When States Gave Up

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Articles of Confederation were adopted when states gave up their

• A) power to regulate trade.
• B) power to make war.
• C) claims to western lands.
• D) right to levy their own taxes.
• E) plans for emancipation.

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Definitions:

Statute Of Frauds

State-level legislation that addresses the enforceability of contracts that fail to meet the requirements set forth in the statute; serves to protect promisors from poorly considered oral contracts by requiring that certain contracts be in writing.

Bailment

The legal relationship established when possession, but not ownership, of personal property is transferred from one person to another under an agreement.

Bailee Compensation

The payment made to a bailee for the service of temporarily holding or storing the bailor's property.

Gratuitous Bailment

A legal relationship where one party, the bailor, temporarily transfers possession of an item to another, the bailee, without expectation of payment or benefit.