Articles of Confederation/NW Ordinance

The Articles of Confederation were written to...

• end conflict between England and the colonies

• promote trade

• create a system of taxation

• establish a national government

When were the Articles of Confederation written?

• before the Revolutionary War

• during the French and Indian War

• during/after the Revolutionary War

• during the English Revolution

How many votes were allowed per state according to the Articles of Confederation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which weakness is represented by the picture?

• No common currency

• weak central government

• unfairness in wages

• no way to regulate commerce

The Articles of Confederation gave the states...

• no power

• more power than national government

• less power than national government

• the same power as national government

Select each of the following that is considered a state power under the Articles of Confederation

• declare war

• settle state disputes

• control trade

• raise money through taxation

• create a court system

Select each of the following that is considered a national power (Congress) under the Articles of Confederation

• declare war

• settle state disputes

• control trade

• raise money through taxation

• create a court system

Determine if the following is a WEAKNESS or NOT A WEAKNESS of the Articles of Confederation: "Provided no common currency"

• WEAKNESS

• NOT A WEAKNESS

Determine if the following is a WEAKNESS or NOT A WEAKNESS of the Articles of Confederation: "Gave each state one vote regardless of size"

• WEAKNESS

• NOT A WEAKNESS

Determine if the following is a WEAKNESS or NOT A WEAKNESS of the Articles of Confederation: "Provided for a weak central government"

• WEAKNESS

• NOT A WEAKNESS