Articles of Confederation review

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? (you can pick more than one)

• No power to tax

• No government

• No president

• No weapons

How long did the Articles of Confederation last?

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 11 years

• 10 months

Who had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

• states

• federal

What replaces the Articles of Confederation?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The British Constitution

• The Frog constitution

Why did the founders create a national government that was naturally weak.

• They were not suspicious of a strong national government

• They were suspicious of a strong national government.

What were some negatives of the Economy?

• Wartime demand declined

• Agricultural prices fell.

• High unemployment rates.

• farmers got more money.

What were some positives of the economy?

• Manufacturing industry developed.

• Western expansion across the Appalachian Mountains.

• Some restrictions on trade and industry ended.

• Increased opportunities for independent farmers.

What is debt forgiveness?

• When someone forgives you for not paying your debt.

• When you forgive someone for giving you too much money for debt.

• When someone does not force you to pay back the money you've borrowed.

• When you forgive someone for being in debt.

Who is Daniel Shays?

• A former soldier

• A former captain of the continental army.

• A slave

What did Shays' rebellion lead to?

• The constitution

• The British constitution

• The revolutionary war