The Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation the central government could regulate trade and collect taxes.

• True

• False

A confederation is a group of people (the states) who come together for a common purpose. They are a "league of friendship," loosely associated.

• True

• False

What event in Massachusetts during 1786-1787 was a wake-up call to the founding fathers that a stronger federal government was needed?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Shays' Rebellion

• Lexington and Concord

Which of these is NOT an accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?

• Land Ordinance of 1785

• Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• The Bill of Rights

• Creation of Federal Departments of War, Treasury, Marine and Foreign Affairs

What was the first framework for government the U.S. had, but it failed for being too weak and ineffective?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Under the Articles of Confederation, there were 3 branches of government.

• True

• False

It was easy to amend the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

It was difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation. How many states were needed?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

Who was the primary writer of the Articles of Confederation?

• John Dickinson

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Legislature (Confederate Congress) was unicameral, meaning?

• 1 house, 1 vote

• 2 houses, population based