Chapter 6 Lesson 1 and 2

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation when it was first created?

• To promote trade between European nations.
• To create a military alliance against foreign threats.
• To establish a monarchy in the states.
• To create a unified government for the thirteen states.

Multiple Choice

How did the Articles of Confederation affect the relationship between the national government and the states?

• The Articles allowed states to run their own governments independently, limiting national power.

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong national government with centralized power.
• The Articles of Confederation created equal power between the national government and the states.
• The Articles of Confederation had no impact on the relationship between the national government and the states.

Multiple Choice

What key departments were created by the Confederation Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Department of Education
• Department of Health
• Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of War, Department of Finance
• Department of Transportation

Multiple Choice

Describe the significance of the Northwest Ordinance in relation to the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest The Northwest Ordinance organized the settlement of the Northwest Territory and prohibited slavery.

• The Northwest Ordinance was primarily focused on the economic exploitation of the Northwest Territory's resources.
• The Northwest Ordinance mandated the construction of railroads in the Northwest Territory.
• The Northwest Ordinance allowed for the immediate establishment of a monarchy in the Northwest Territory.

Multiple Choice

What event is referred to as Shay’s Rebellion, and what were its main causes?

• Shay’s Rebellion was a conflict caused by farmers' inability to pay debts, leading to violent protests.

• A political debate over the Constitution in 1789.
• A peaceful protest in 1785 against British rule.
• A military conflict between Native Americans and settlers in 1788.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Articles of Confederation prove to be weak in governing the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.
• The Articles of Confederation allowed for unlimited taxation.
• It was weak because it could not collect taxes and relied on states for funding.

• The Articles of Confederation effectively managed interstate trade.

Multiple Choice

How did Shay’s Rebellion influence the decision to hold the Constitutional Convention?

• Shay's Rebellion showed that the Articles of Confederation were effective.
• Shay's Rebellion had no impact on the decision to hold the Constitutional Convention.
• Shay's Rebellion was primarily about foreign trade issues.
• It showed dissatisfaction with the Articles and led to the call for a convention to discuss changes.

Multiple Choice

What was George Washington's role in the Constitutional Convention, and what was James Madison's contribution?

• George Washington opposed the Constitution; James Madison was a British spy.
• George Washington was a delegate from Virginia; James Madison was the Secretary of State.
• George Washington led the convention, while Madison was crucial in writing the Constitution and promoting a stronger government.

• George Washington wrote the Bill of Rights; James Madison was the first President.

Multiple Choice

What was the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution regarding the power of the government?

• The Articles of Confederation had more power for the federal government.
• The new Constitution eliminated federal government power entirely.
• The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states, while the Constitution aimed for a better balance of power.

• The Articles of Confederation created a stronger central government than the new Constitution.