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The Articles of Confederation

Authored by Kimberly Thomas

Social Studies

8th Grade

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The Articles of Confederation
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Check all that apply.

No central leadership

A strong and fair judicial system

Congress had no power to tax which resulted in borrowing money and accruing debt

Trade was not regulated

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Articles of Confederation?

A bill of rights

The basis for the first national government of the United States

A formal declaration of independence

A writ of laws passed down from King George III

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ratify means to ________________?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Shays' Rebellion?

To protest sufrage

A rebellion over strict trade regulations

An uprising of farmers to protest high taxes and heavy debt

A protest of the Tea Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the Articles of Confederation most of the power was held by_______________?

The Executive Branch

The States

The Judicial Branch

Foreign Nations

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Under Massachusetts tax policy what punishments did farmers face when they were unable to pay taxes or the debt they owed? Check all that apply.

Farmers had to sell their property

Farmers had to serve a term in prison

Farmers had their property confiscated and auctioned

Farmers were given a weekly allowance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were 2 successful components of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could sign treaties and establish a military force

Congress established a currency for all states and tax the people

Congress could enforce the laws and establish courts

Congress established a voting system and the electoral college

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