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| Why did Americans not want a strong national government? |
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| They were scared of tyranny, or abuse of power by the government. |
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| What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? |
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| They had a weak bond, and couldn't tax. |
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| When and where was the Constitutional Convention held? |
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| Philledalphia, Pennslyvania in 1787 |
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| Who was the presiding officer/chairman of the convention? |
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| Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution?" |
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