The Articles of the Confederation

Who is credited as being the author of the Articles of the Confederation?

• Joan of Arc

• John Dickinson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

How many Articles make up the Articles of the Confederation?

• 13

• 10

• 8

• 21

There were (a)   years between the year congress approved the Articles of the Confederation and the year that the final state ratified the Articles.

The Legislative Branch was the only branch of government that existed under the Articles of the Confederation.

• True

• False

Why were the Articles of the Confederation created so quickly?

• They had a deadline

• King George was impatient

• The Revolutionary War was happening

• The patriots needed them

What power was given to the federal government under the Articles of the Confederation?

Answer explanation

The federal government would be responsible for overseeing foreign relations. Congress could also create a postal service, manage Native American affairs, establish admiralty courts and resolve issues between states.

What problems were created by the Articles of the Confederation? Select ALL that apply.

• congress was unable to levy taxes

• There were too many big words in the articles

• There was not a common currency between colonies

  (money)

• There was only one branch of government