True or False? The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government: False. How many states did it require to pass any law through Congress: 9 out of 13. In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed: The States. Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts: Daniel Shays. Shays' Rebellion represented..: a failure of the Articles of Confederation. The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress..: were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.. Who was the president under the articles: There wasn't one. Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could : sign treaties and declare war. How many colonies were there in total: 13. One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money: tax. Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule: strong central government. Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created: . Which of the following GAVE LARGE AND SMALL STATES COMPLETELY EQUAL POWER: Articles of Confederation. Articles established a “___________________” among the states: firm league of friendship. What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed: A strong national government. What 2 rivers border the Northwest Territory: Ohio River & Mississippi River. What is the name of the first written plan of government in America: Articles of Confederation. Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law: One