Articles of Confederation

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

 Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

• There was no national court system.
• Congress was not allowed to collect taxes
• There was no single leader or group directed by government
• Congress had no power to enforce its laws

Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

• The British government would not allow it
• It did not allow Congress to regulate trade
• Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states
• Congress had no power to collect taxes

The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation that lead to the struggles of many merchants was the:

• Inability to regulate trade
• The lack of a strong central government
• The inability of the central government to tax
• The general disorganization of the government

Which of the following did Congress not have the power to do under the Articles of Confederation?

• Pass laws
• Hold Fundraisers
• Ignore debts
• Enforce laws

Which of the following events lead to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation?

• The Boston Tea Party
• Shay’s Rebellion
• The Revolutionary War
• The Civil War

The uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms to pay for heavy state taxes after the American Revolution was known  as

• Shays Rebellion
• The Boston Tea Party
• The Civil Rights Movement
• The Constitutional Convention

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of:

• The Treaty of Paris
• The Affordable Care Act
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence

The meetings of state delegates in 1787 which lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution was known as the:

• Republican Party
• Constitutional Convention
• Democratic Party
• Senate

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Constitution should limit state government
• The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
• The Constitution should create a strong national government
•  The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians