Articles of Confederation

Why were the Articles of Confederation written?

• to establish freedom
• to form a new government
• to ask for help from other countries
• to given citizens rights

All of the following are weaknesses EXCEPT which?

• No executive or judicial branch
• a weak national government
• strong currency 
• one vote per state

How many votes did each state have under the Articles of Confederation?

• two
• three
• one
• four

Because we did not want a strong government like under King George's rule, the Articles created a confederation that was_____________.

• Strong
• Weak
• Equal
• Religious

The Articles of Confederation was a ____________.

• a plan 
• an essay
• a constitution
• a letter

What state was the Articles of Confederation written in?

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• North Carolina

What war was happening when the Articles of Confederation were written?

• French and Indian War
• Seven years War
• Revolutionary War
• Civil War

Who was asked to preside or manage the Constitutional Convention?

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• George Washington

What was the constitution created after the Articles of Confederation?

• U.S. Constitution

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

Which branch had all the power under the Articles of Confederation?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative