4th Grade Review - Articles of Confederation

A group united for a common purpose. In the Articles of Confederation, the states had more power than the central government.

(a)  

Approve something

(a)  

Part of the government that passes the laws

(a)  

Money owed

• debt

• debtor

Person who owes money

• debt

• debtor

Storage of weapons and ammunition

(a)  

Articles of Confederation stated that states:

• would keep their freedom and independence

• would be joined in a "league of friendship"

• would return to British rule

All 13 states had to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to be approved.

• True

• False

To pass a law, at least (a)   of the 13 states had to vote for it.

A group of ______ began arguing for a newer, stronger form of national government. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were members of this group.

• democrats

• republicans

• nationalists