7.1 Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the process of states writing constitutions after 1776?

• All states completed their constitutions by 1776.

• Only New York and Georgia completed their constitutions in 1780.

• Connecticut and Rhode Island used their State Charters as constitutions.

• Congress wrote the constitutions for each state.

Open Ended

How did the experience under British rule influence the structure of new state governments, particularly regarding the distribution of power?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were requirements for voters during the time when new state constitutions were established?

• Must be white males over 21 who owned land and paid taxes

• Any citizen over 18

• Women who owned land

• All men over 21 regardless of property

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These constitutions gave much power to the

and held elections often.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason most Americans wanted a weak central government after independence?

• They wanted to avoid another monarchy like Britain

• They believed a strong central government would be more efficient

• They wanted to give more power to the president

• They wanted to expand the military

Open Ended

Explain how the Articles of Confederation addressed the issue of state versus central government power. What were the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?

Multiple Choice

What were two successes of the Confederation Government despite its challenges?

• Negotiating the peace treaty with Britain and expanding foreign trade

• Creating a strong central government and abolishing slavery

• Establishing a national bank and building a navy

• Winning the War of 1812 and purchasing Louisiana

Multiple Select

Which of the following were results of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Slavery was banned in new territories

• A single Northwest Territory was created

• Any territory with 60,000 people could apply for statehood

• All land west of Georgia was made free from slavery

Open Ended

How did the Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 address the issue of western lands?

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The Land Act of

made it easier for people to buy land by allowing installment payments.

Open Ended

Explain how financial problems at home affected the United States government after the war.

Multiple Select

Which of the following issues did the United States face with foreign countries after the war?

• Britain blocked trade with the West Indies

• Spain blocked use of the Mississippi River

• France refused to recognize American independence

• British troops remained in forts near Michigan

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one foundational piece you think is most important when starting a government, and why?