Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• The US Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

During the American Revolution, the 13 colonies became 13 states.

• True

• False

What is a constitution?

• A formal written request

• A fee paid to the government

• A meeting of representatives

• A written plan for government

Why did American leaders want to create a National Government?

• The states were constantly at war with one another.

• American leaders wanted the United States to be more like Great Britain.

• The states would be stronger if they worked together.

The Articles of Confederation established a _______________ national government.

• weak

• capable

• strong

• temporary

The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.

• Treaty of Paris

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Proclamation

Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• No president

• Cannot collect taxes

• Cannot raise an army

• All of the Above

The Articles of Confederation were our nation's first constitution.

• True

• False

Which of the following weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation does this picture represent?

• no power to tax

• cannot raise an army

• no president

• no common currency (money)

What two acts did the British Parliament make that put very high taxes on paper and sugar?

• Tea Act and Trade Act

• Stamp Act and Sugar Act

• Cookie Act and Cake Act

• Letter Act and Molasses Act