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Grade 8 Constitution & Bill of Rights — Reading Comprehension — Articles of Confederation Free printable reading comprehension passage about articles of confederation. Students read the passage and answer questions to build understanding. For 8th Grade (ages 13–14).
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Articles of Confederation LITERACY · 8TH GRADE Name Date Read the passage, then answer the questions below. The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, were the first constitution of the United States. They deliberately kept power with the states because Americans feared a strong central government like Britain's. The national Congress could not tax, regulate trade, or enforce its laws, leaving it unable to pay war debts or settle disputes between states. Events like Shays' Rebellion exposed this fragility. These failures pushed leaders to gather in 1787 and design a stronger federal system. Questions: 1 When were the Articles ratified? 2 Why did Americans deliberately keep power with the states? 3 What rebellion exposed the government's fragility? littleactivity.com 8th Grade · Literacy
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Articles of Confederation LITERACY · 8TH GRADE Name Date Read the passage, then answer the questions below. The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, were the first constitution of the United States. They deliberately kept power with the states because Americans feared a strong central government like Britain's. The national Congress could not tax, regulate trade, or enforce its laws, leaving it unable to pay war debts or settle disputes between states. Events like Shays' Rebellion exposed this fragility. These failures pushed leaders to gather in 1787 and design a stronger federal system. Questions: 1 When were the Articles ratified? 2 Why did Americans deliberately keep power with the states? 3 What rebellion exposed the government's fragility? littleactivity.com 8th Grade · Literacy
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Main Idea LITERACY · 1ST GRADE Name Date Read the passage, then answer the questions below. The main idea is what a story is all about. A story may tell about a farm. It has cows, pigs, and hens. The main idea is life on a farm. Questions: 1 What is the main idea? 2 What animals are on the farm? 3 What is the main idea of the farm story? littleactivity.com 1st Grade · Literacy
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