Question

1. the articles were weak because of the fear of strong central government. 3. shays rebellion was carried out to support a weak central government. 4. the declaration of independence was signed before the articles of confederation were written. 5. the articles were drawn up by the second continental congress. 6. freedom from discrimination is considered an example of a civil right. short answer explain what morris meant by his statement preaching to the dead.

Explanation:

1. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government due to the colonists' fear of a strong central authority like the British monarchy they had rebelled against. This system gave more power to the states to prevent potential tyranny.
2. Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising in Massachusetts led by Daniel Shays in 1786 - 1787. It was carried out by farmers and veterans to protest high taxes and debt collection measures as the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation could not address their economic hardships.
3. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, declaring the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule. The Articles of Confederation were written and ratified later (1781), as the first attempt to create a national - level government structure for the newly independent states.
4. The Articles of Confederation were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress. This body, which had already been involved in the revolutionary efforts, took on the task of forming a government framework for the United States.
5. Freedom from discrimination, such as the right to equal treatment under the law regardless of race, gender, religion, etc., is considered a civil right. For example, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various aspects like employment and public accommodations.

Answer:

1. The Articles were weak because of the fear of a strong central government.
2. Shays' Rebellion was carried out to support a weak central government.
3. The Declaration of Independence was signed before the Articles of Confederation were written.
4. The Articles were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress.
5. Freedom from discrimination is considered an example of a civil right.