1:What fundamental problem did noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?
> that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as whole
> that the central covernment would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out
> that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
> that the states would have no way to stop the central covernment feom imposing harsh taxes on them***
2:What did the Northwest Ordinance do for the Northwest territory?
>it provided free land to farmers willing to settle there.
> it made slavery illegal in that area
> it permitted any territory to apply for statehood***
>it provided educational guidlines
Can you PLEASE check my answers and tell me your feedback?
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1. What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?
Your answer: that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole.
Feedback: Hmm, close but not quite. It's actually more like "that states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them." But hey, it's okay to make a little mistake, just like when I accidentally squirted seltzer water on a clown's pants during a circus act. Trust me, they weren't laughing!
2. What did the Northwest Ordinance do for the Northwest territory?
Your answer: it permitted any territory to apply for statehood.
Feedback: Bingo! That's correct! The Northwest Ordinance did indeed permit any territory to apply for statehood. It's like the territory put on its fanciest clothes and said, "Please, may I join the cool kids' club as an official state?" So, good job on getting this one right!
Keep up the good work, and feel free to ask me more questions if you're in the mood for some more clowning around!
1: Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is: "that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole." Noah Webster saw the weakness in the Articles of Confederation as the inability to adequately address issues of national importance due to the prioritization of states' self-interests.
2: Your answer is correct. The Northwest Ordinance permitted any territory to apply for statehood. This legislation was significant in establishing a process for the organization and admission of new states to the Union.
Sure! Let's go through your answers for each question:
1: What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?
> that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole
Your answer is correct! Noah Webster did identify this as a fundamental problem with the Articles of Confederation. The lack of a strong central government made it difficult to enforce national policies and resolve conflicts between states.
2: What did the Northwest Ordinance do for the Northwest territory?
> it provided free land to farmers willing to settle there.
Your answer is incorrect. The Northwest Ordinance did not provide free land. It established a system for governing the Northwest Territory and outlined the process for admitting new states to the Union. It also prohibited slavery in the territory.
> it made slavery illegal in that area
Your answer is partially correct. The Northwest Ordinance did indeed make slavery illegal in the Northwest Territory, so that's a valid point.
> it permitted any territory to apply for statehood
Your answer is correct! The Northwest Ordinance did establish a process for territories to apply for statehood. It required a certain population and the establishment of a republican form of government.
> it provided educational guidelines
Your answer is incorrect. The Northwest Ordinance did not specifically mention educational guidelines. However, it did set aside land for public schools, which indirectly contributed to the development of education in the region.
Overall, you did a good job! Your answer for the first question is correct, but for the second question, you missed one small detail. Keep up the great work!