Articles of confederation
(a) define three problems the new nation faced. write two sentences explaining each one of the three problems you choose. you will write six (6) sentences, in all, for this question.
(b) why do you think americans in the 1770’s thought state governments were more important than the national government? write a short five (5) sentence paragraph, including an introductory sentence and concluding sentence, analyzing this viewpoint.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u. s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.