SS.7.C.1.5 Articles of Confederation Test

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 1
Why did Shays’ Rebellion exhibit weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• Shays’ Rebellion showed Americans the Articles of Confederation was a perfect form of government.
•  Shays’ Rebellion proved that America needed a stronger central government.
• Shays’ Rebellion allowed showed that the states needed more power.
• Shays’ Rebellion showed how America was becoming a monarchy.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 2
Which best describes the key differences between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation gave Congress no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, and no federal courts; The Constitution created three branches of government, allowed Congress to collect taxes and created a federal court system.
• The Articles of Confederation created a monarchy with a king and parliament; the Constitution created two branches of government, allowed the president to tax, and allowed the courts to wage war.
• The Constitution gave Congress no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, and no federal courts; The Articles of Confederation Constitution created three branches of government, allowed Congress to collect taxes and created a federal court system.
• The Constitution created a monarchy with a king and parliament; The Articles of Confederation created two branches of government, allowed the president to tax, and allowed the courts to wage war.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 3
How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?

• The new government could enforce treaties between the states
• The new government could settle disputes between the states.
• The new government could regulate trade between the states.
• The new government could levy taxes between the states.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 2
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• It avoided the issue of states' rights.
• It allowed the states to elect representatives.
• It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
•  It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 1
Which event completes the diagram?

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Annapolis Convention
• Whiskey Rebellion