Failures of Articles of Confederation

Open Ended

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation influence the creation of a new constitution for the United States?

Multiple Choice

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered a weak form of government for the early United States?

• It gave too much power to the central government

• It failed to unite the states under a common currency

• It revealed significant weaknesses in early American governance

• It was never ratified by the states

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• No executive branch to enforce laws

• Congress had no power to levy taxes

• Could not regulate commerce between states

• Had a strong national military

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were consequences of the government's inability to generate revenue under the Articles of Confederation?

• No ability to pay off Revolutionary War debts

• States printed their own money

• Created economic chaos and interstate economic conflicts

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did the lack of a unified national economic policy and the printing of state-specific money contribute to economic instability in the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

Multiple Select

Which weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation contributed to interstate conflicts? Select ALL that apply.

• No federal court system to resolve disputes

• States could create trade barriers against each other

• Strong central government

• Lack of uniform legal standards

Open Ended

Compare the goals of the Constitutional Convention with the key improvements made in the Constitution. How did these changes address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a lasting impact of constitutional reform?

• It created a more stable national government

• It limited future growth

• It discouraged peaceful political change

• It weakened democratic governance worldwide

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered key insights when discussing effective government design?

• Balancing state and federal powers

• Reflecting on the evolution of democratic systems

• Ignoring the importance of adaptable governance

• Sharing ideas with the class

Open Ended

How did the Constitution address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Open Ended

How did learning about the failures of the Articles of Confederation change your understanding of the importance of a strong constitution in government?

Multiple Choice

What was one significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to the need for constitutional reform?

• Lack of a strong central government

• Too much power given to the President

• Immediate ratification by all states

• Excessive taxation powers