A New Nation

The Articles of Confederation were

• The treaty that ended the American Revolution War
• The first constitution of the United States
• The agreement between the US and France to pay off war debt
• The first America Bill of Rights

The Articles of Confederation did NOT establish

• courts
• Congress
• laws
• Authority to make treaties

What would the Articles of Confederation eventually be replaced by the Constitution?

• So the states could end the war with Britain
• So the states could raise taxes
• So the US could form a stronger central government
• So the US could form a congress

Which power was not granted to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The power to determine peace and war
• The power to settle disputes between states.
• The power to establish and regulate interstate post offices
• The power to collect taxes

Who would most likely support the Articles of Confederation?

• Former officers in the Continental Army
• Those who feared a strong central government
• Those who owed money to the central government
• Bankers and merchants

What was the one true success of  the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave congress the power to tax
• It gave congress the power to create a strong national military
• It strenthenged the economy of the US
• It successfully governed the NW territory

Why were the Articles of  Confederation written?

• To provide money to all 13 states
• To provide unity and stability to the 13 states
• To keep Rhode Island in the Union
• To prevent the 13 states from claiming too much western land

Which one of the states was not included in the NW territory?

• Ohio
• Indiana
• Michigan
• Pennsylvania

How many people were required to live in a territory before it could write a state constitution?

• 5,000
• 50,000
• 60,000
• 6,000

The NW Ordinance was most important because it

• Permanently ended slavey in the US
• Created order for new states entering the Union
• Lessened taxes for those moving west
• Provided a permanent settlement for Native Americans