Pop Quiz on SS.7.C.1.5 Weaknesses of the AOC

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 1
Why did Shays’ Rebellion exhibit weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• Shays’ Rebellion showed Americans the Articles of Confederation was a perfect form of government.
•  Shays’ Rebellion proved that America needed a stronger central government.
• Shays’ Rebellion allowed showed that the states needed more power.
• Shays’ Rebellion showed how America was becoming a monarchy.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 2
Which best describes the key differences between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation gave Congress no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, and no federal courts; The Constitution created three branches of government, allowed Congress to collect taxes and created a federal court system.
• The Articles of Confederation created a monarchy with a king and parliament; the Constitution created two branches of government, allowed the president to tax, and allowed the courts to wage war.
• The Constitution gave Congress no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, and no federal courts; The Articles of Confederation Constitution created three branches of government, allowed Congress to collect taxes and created a federal court system.
• The Constitution created a monarchy with a king and parliament; The Articles of Confederation created two branches of government, allowed the president to tax, and allowed the courts to wage war.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 2
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• It avoided the issue of states' rights.
• It allowed the states to elect representatives.
• It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
•  It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

SS.7.C.1.5 DOK 1
Which event completes the diagram?

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Annapolis Convention
• Whiskey Rebellion

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

What is a system of government where most of the power lies with individual states?

• federation

• republic

• confederation

• parliament

What was the event when 2,000 Massachusetts farmers rebelled against land foreclosures and debt from the Revolutionary War?

• Constitutional Convention

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

• Shays' Rebellion

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Choose all that apply.

• no power to tax

• no legislative branch

• no power to regulate trade

• no national court system

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Choose all that apply.

• no power to tax

• no power to enforce laws

• no central leadership

• it required unanimous consent

What specific weakness of the Articles of Confederation caused Shay’s Rebellion?

Choose all that apply.

• Lack of power to tax

• Unanimous consent

• No power to create an army

• No power to regulate trade