Unit 3 Part 1 Quiz

Which of the following is the oldest example of self government in the United States?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

Which of the following was a "firm league of friendship"?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation

• no power to tax

• no power to make states follow laws

• land laws

What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

• It showed that the Articles of Confederation were too strong.

• It showed that General Washington was a good president.

• It showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• It showed that the new Constitution was strong enough.

What is considered the most lasting achievement of the AoC?

• land laws

• tax laws

• national courts

• executive actions

Which plan favored small states?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

Which plan favored large states?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

Which plan called for equal representation?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

Which plan called for representation by population?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

Which compromise settled the debate over whether or not states could count enslaved people in their counts for representation?

• Connecticut Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• 3/5 Compromise