The Articles of Confederation

When was the AoC written?

• After the Revolutionary War

• Before the French and Indian War

• During the Revolutionary War

• After the Civil War

Under the AoC, which government received more power?

• The county government

• The state government

• The federal government

• The city government

True or False: Larger states had more votes under the AoC

• True

• False

True or False: Under the AoC, the federal government could collect taxes from the states.

• True

• False

Under the AoC, how many states had to agree in order to amend (change) the Articles?

• At least half of them.

• All of them.

• 9 out of the 13

• Only 2 had to agree.

Why did the states refuse to give more power to the federal government under the AoC?

• They were greedy

• They were suspicious of each other and wanted the power to defend themselves

• It was just an honest mistake

• They feared a powerful central government would lead to a dictator or king in power

How long did the AoC last as the basis of the American government?

• 100 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

• 25 years

True or False: Under the AoC, the federal government could force the states to pay military taxes in the case of a national defense emergency situation.

• True

• False

Why did the 13 states come together as a confederation?

• As a way to defend themselves against the British

• As a way to stimulate their economies

• As a way to pool money together to pay back the French

• Because they were all really good friends

Which document was written as a result of the failings of the AoC?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution