New Nation Part 1

Which of the following was a reason the Articles of Confederation had to be revised?

• The Federal government had too much power.

• The Federal government added states to the new nation.

• The Federal government was collecting too many taxes.

• The Federal government had no power to raise an army.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Federal Government could meet on a regular basis.

• The Federal Government could stop citizens from voting.

• The Federal Government could collect taxes.

• The Federal Government didn't have the power to establish an army.

Select the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• The Federal Government didn't have the power to raise an army.

• The Federal Government couldn't collect taxes.

• The Federal Government didn't have a national currency - each state had its own money.

• The Federal Government didn't have Federal Courts to settle disputes between states.

• The Federal Government had the power to put down uprisings.

What event showed the Founding Fathers that revisions to the Articles of Confederation needed to be made?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Shaw's Rebellion

• Clay's Rebellion

• Claw's Rebellion

What was one of the biggest problems caused by the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• America could not sign treaties because Congress was too weak

• America could not pay its debts from the American Revolution because each state had its own currency.

• America could not pay its debts from the American Revolution because Congress could not collect taxes.

• America could not create any close relationships with other countries because Congress could not collect taxes.

What was George Washington's role at the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington was the president of the convention, because he was a trusted and respected leader.

• George Washington was an author of the Articles of Confederation.

• George Washington was the secretary of the Constitution.

• George Washington was a tyrannous leader at the Constitutional Convention

What was Benjamin Franklin's role during the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate and got the delegates to agree on the Great Compromise.

• Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate and got the delegates to agree on the Three-Fifths Compromise.

• Benjamin Franklin was the youngest delegate and caused chaos at the Constitutional Convention.

• Benjamin Franklin was the youngest delegate and caused strife at the Constitutional Convention.

What type of government did James Madison support?

• A strong national government

• A weak national government

What Legislative Plan did James Madison support?

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Idaho Plan

• The New York Plan

Which two Legislative Plans combined to form the Great Compromise of 1787?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The New York Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Vermont Plan