The Articles of Confederation

When the colonies declared independence from England in 1776, they waited to form a government until England recognized their independence.

• True

• False

After independence was declared, states needed to write new constitutions as well.

• True

• False

Which of the following are state governments NOT permitted to do:

• trade with other states

• make treaties with foreign countries

• create a Congress

In the late 1700s, the majority of Americans were ___.

• farmers

• merchants

• ship builders

The first constitution of the United States was ___.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles fo Confederation

Which branch of government is considered the power of the people?

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

Who held the majority of the power under The Articles of Confederation?

• the governor

• the states

• Congress

What word best describes The Articles of Confederation?

• weak

• powerful

• effective

There was/were ___ branch(es) of government under The Articles of Confederation.

• one

• two

• three

Each state voted ___.

• based on population

• equally