PLEASE ! HELP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! 7 questions, 28 points! 1. How did an Italian navigator, John Cabot establish England’s claim to the New World? A) He was hired by Queen Elizabeth to start new colonies. B) He was sailing for England and laid claim to American soil. C) He was a pirate who discovered American in his escape from Spanish ships. 2. Why was Henry Hudson exploring the Arctic Ocean? A) He was claiming territory not under Spanish claims. B) He was looking for a route to the east. C) He was following the route mapped by Vespucci. 3. The first focus of French involvement in the Americas was centered on A) Treasures like the Spanish had obtained B) Extraction from the great fishing waters C) Fur trading using the new tanning processes 4. Which French explorer reached the most western point? A) Joliet B) La Salle C) Champlain 5. Which best explains the high cost of Asian goods? A) They had taxes added in the European towns. B) The rulers of China and India demand high prices from consumers. C) They had high carrying costs. 6.How could the Crusades change a serfs’ life? A) They could have protection by the manor lord. B) They could leave the manor. C) They could build their own homes. 7.Why were the Dutch interested in the New World? A) They wanted to find the route to eastern trade. B) They wanted to take the Spanish territory C) They wanted to challenge English exploration and claims.

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.C

6.A

7.C

the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.

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