Struggles of a New Nation Review

What was the first form of government for the U.S. during and after the Revolution?

• The Declaration Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

A major problem of the government under the Articles of Confederation was that.....

• the national government had no way to enforce laws

• the large states received more votes in Congress than the small states did

• state governments could not coin money

• the president was too powerful

How did Shay's Rebellion lead to the writing of the Constitution?

• It showed the need for a new territory in western Massachusetts.

• The lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger national government

• It showed the need for a stronger national judiciary

• It showed that farmers could fight for their rights.

Did not have a judicial branch to interpret laws and settle disputes

• Articles of the Confederation Accomplishment

• Articles of the Confederation Weakness

Negotiated peace with the British

• Accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation

• Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Could not force people to serve in the army.

• Accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation

• Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Spanish challenged U.S. borders

• Accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation

• Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Was unable to collect taxes, could only request funds

• Accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation

• Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Set up a system for territories to become states.

• Accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation

• Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Who had the power to make laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• National power under the Articles of Confederation

• State power under the Articles of Confederation

• Both