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Articles of Confederation

Authored by LAURA A. BAUER

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Articles of Confederation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

After Americans won their independence from England, why did the states refuse to give a great deal of power to the national government?

They were not able to trade with the French

They feared a national government with too much power

They wanted to be under British rule

They wanted to be ruled by a king

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

After the defeat of the British, a new government was formed by the Americans called the Articles of Confederation. Which of the following statements best describes the new government?

The Articles of Confederation created a monarchy with George Washington as king.

The Articles of Confederation provided a strong central government which gave the states limited power.

The Articles of Confederation created a loose union where the states acted independently of each other.

The Articles of Confederation was a dictatorship led by John Hancock.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One of the main problems with the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked the ability to

tax

raise an army

have one common currency

all of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

“Let us have a government by which our lives, liberties and properties will be protected…”

-George Washington

According to the quote, how does George Washington feel about the Articles of Confederation?

He believes the government is working well with no problems

He feels it needs improvement because it's not doing its job

He is happy with the improvements the Articles has made in the country

He is neutral about it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The Articles of Confederation did not create an Executive Branch

The Articles of Confederation did not create a national court system

The Articles of Confederation kept strong control over interstate trade

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could not collect taxes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 

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