Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish the first constitution of the United States and unite the thirteen states

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create the Bill of Rights

• To abolish slavery

Multiple Choice

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 15

Multiple Choice

When were the Articles of Confederation accepted?

• 1871

• 1781

• 1981

• 1846

Multiple Choice

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

Multiple Select

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• No power to raise money through taxes

• No national court system

• Each state only had one vote in Congress

• Congress could enforce laws

Multiple Choice

One major problem with the Articles is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force