Chapter 8, Parts 1 and 2

Why was one of the GREATEST weaknesses under the Articles of the Confederation?

• They created a president who couldn't do anything.

• They could not collect taxes.

• They couldn't create an army and navy.

• They couldn't declare war.

Which of the following is true about the United States under the Articles of Confederation.

• The US successfully divided up western land.

• There were many problems.

• Daniel Shay led a violent revolt.

• All of the Above.

After the Revolution, why were Congress and the people afraid of a strong central government?

• They thought the states would have too much power.

• They were afraid of losing their rights that they fought for.

• They though another war with Britain would break out.

• They thought laws would be passed that would prevent them from moving West.

What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787?

• To write the Declaration of Independence.

• To write the US Constitution.

• To revise the Declaration.

• To revise the Articles of Confederation.

What was one of the greatest challenges for the delegates?

• how to balance states with large populations and states with small populations

• how to deal with farmers issues and ranchers issues

• how to get eastern and western states to agree

• how to deal with foreign countries.

What did both the NJ Plan and VA Plan include?

• three branches of government

• two parts of Congress

• an elected president

• an abolition of slavery

What was the greatest concern of the people that were against the Constitution?

• That taxes would be eliminated.

• That people would chose George Washington as the president.

• They were against replacing Articles of Confederation.

• They did not want to give up state power to form a stronger Union or federal/national government.

Which states supported the New Jersey Plan?

• States with slaves

• States without slaves

• States with a large population.

• States with a small population.

What was the first government plan called?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

How many of the delegates believed in democracy?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• all

• none