How Did the Articles of Confederation Compare to the Constitution

question 12

Multiple Choice

How did the Articles of Confederation compare to the Constitution with regard to the economy?

• A) Under the Articles, states made more decisions about the economy than the national government.
• B) Under the Articles, states did not take an interest in their respective economies.
• C) Under the new Constitution, land distribution would benefit the poor.
• D) Under the new Constitution, current property holders were losing rights.
• E) Under both the Articles and the Constitution, the national government played a prominent role in economic decisions.

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