Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

Why was the creation of the Articles of Confederation significant for the United States?

• It was the first written plan of government for the United States

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It created the U.S. Constitution

• It established the Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were powers given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war and make peace

• Print their own money

• Have their own armies

• Make trade agreements with other nations

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One major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress couldn't collect

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in the United States. It worked to get through the revolutionary war, but it had major​

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Articles of Confederation

government

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taxes

executive branch

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely outcome of the government not being able to collect taxes?

• The country will go into debt

• The government won't be respected

• The country will have to rely on trade

• The government will have too much money