Notes Quiz: Articles of Confed and Const Conv

The first attempt to form a framework for federal or national government in America was called the:

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation, the only branch of government was the:

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• Cabinet advisors

Some states and citizens thought the Articles of Confederation government was successful because

• states had to pay taxes to the national government

• states could keep their independence and political power

• states could elect presidents for each of their cities

• the national government's power was finally superior to the states

In the Confederation Congress, when laws were voted on , each state got how many votes?

• one vote per state

• votes were based on state's population

• 2 for the Northern states and 1 for the Southern states y'all

• 3/5 of the slaves were able to vote

One reason the Articles of Confederation failed because:

• The states were not required to work together and became only concerned for their own success

• The southern states seceded and a civil war broke out between the north and south

• The Mexican-American War broke out

• Federal taxes were too high

Daniel Shays's rebellion showed that:

• the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens

• the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again

• the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks

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

  Which idea had a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states.
• All of the people must be granted the right to vote.
• Three branches of government are needed to protect liberty.
• The central government must have the power to levy taxes and to control trade.

Which of these states were part of the Northwest Territory? Choose ALL that apply.

• Kentucky

• Ohio

• Virginia

• Wisconsin

• Michigan

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Washington, DC
• Richmond, Virginia
• Paris, France