APUSH - The Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the years between 1781 and 1787 are often referred to as the “critical period” because the

• colonies were forced to pay high reparations to England

• states were fighting the French and Indian War

• southern states threatened to secede from the Union over the issue of slavery

• central government lacked the power to deal with major problems

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a

model for later settlement by providing for the

• legal expansion of slavery

• creation of national parks

• distribution of free land to war veterans

• process for territories to become states

What explanation best completes the graphic above?

• The authors lacked an understanding of state problems.

• The authors anticipated the threat of foreign invasion.

• The authors relied on advice from royal governors.

• The authors feared the kind of rule experienced under the British monarchy

The Articles of Confederation were weak and needed replacement. What rebellion showed this?

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Pontiac's Rebellion

• Non-Agression Pact

• Shays' Rebellion

Most Patriots agreed that George III was a tyrannical king. Which branch of government did the authors of the AOC make weak because of this?

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

• state governments

The Articles of Confederation were a reactionary government. What best completes the diagram above?

• The Judicial Branch was made weak

• The Legislative Branch was handicapped

• There was no common currency in the nation

• The national government had no power to tax

Many of the decision made by the AOC were a reaction to former British rule. What best completes the diagram above?

• no judicial branch

• no ability to tax

• no legislative branch

• no executive branch

Much of the AOC was a reaction to perceived British tyranny. What best completes the diagram above? (courts)

• no power to tax

• no executive branch

• no federal judiciary system

• Land Ordinance of 1785

The AOC was purposely made weak because Britain had been to strong. What best completes the diagram above?

• each state received 1 vote

• all voting had to be unanimous

• there was no federal judiciary

• the federal government could not regulate trade

What would be an appropriate title for the list above?

• Economic Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• Foreign Policy During the Articles of Confederation

• Political Divisions During the Articles of Confederation

• Social Strife During the Articles of Confederation