Early Government

Congress could not regulate ___________ between the states.

• post offices

• legislative branch

• weak

• trade

The articles had a _______________________ national government.

• popular

• strong

• weak

• great

Power given to Congress under the Articles of Confederation.

• regulate trade

• declare war

• raise taxes

• Congress had no powers.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government could not raise ________.

• armies

• laws

• salaries

• taxes

Articles of Confederation

• first attempt creating a national government.

• last attempt creating a national government

• legislative branch

• no money

What is a precedent?

• something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

• a tax on imported goods

• a political party that believes in a strong central government

• a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands

Which state was included in the Northwest Ordinance?

• Mississppi

• Virginia

• Ohio

• Florida

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

• Slavery was outlawed

• Slavery was never mentioned

• Only white males could own slaves

• Slaves were guaranteed the right to vote

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• to control Indians in the Northwest Territory

• to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers

• to convince more colonists to fight for independence

• to give states a process for collecting taxes

In what year was the NW Ordinance ratified?

• 1787

• 1482

• 1776

• 1864