The Articles of Confederation

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6th - 8th Grade
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Robyn Rush
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong national government?
states would have too much power
rights for which people fought would be lost
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
laws would be passed to prevent people from settling in new territories
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not declare war.
Congress could not impose taxes.
Congress could not set up a postal system.
Congress could not create an army and navy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
land north and south of the colonies
land of the 13 original colonies
land between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes
land between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Territories eventually became states.
George Washington was elected president.
The farmers of Massachusetts rebelled.
Slavery was expanded in the United States.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Shays’ Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?
It was the beginning of a civil war.
It led to the passage of a new Constitution.
It showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia.
It dramatized the power of the central government.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787?
to write the U.S. Constitution
to end the conflict in Massachusetts
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to rewrite the Declaration of Independence
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What were the first states of the United States of America?
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Jersey, Mississippi
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Jersey, Alabama
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Jersey, Florida
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