American Revolution and the Articles of Confederation

Who urged the thirteen colonies to write their own state constitutions?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Which French philosopher's ideas influenced John Adams in creating viable republican governments?

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Diderot

Which state constitution eliminated the requirement to own property in order to vote?

• Pennsylvania

• New Hampshire

• Maryland

• South Carolina

Who reacted with horror to the 1776 Pennsylvania constitution, considering it too democratic?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Which state constitution restricted office holding to the wealthy planter class?

• Maryland

• South Carolina

• Pennsylvania

• New Hampshire

Which state constitution created two legislative chambers and a strong governor with broad veto powers?

• Massachusetts

• South Carolina

• Pennsylvania

• New Hampshire

What was the first national constitution of the United States called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

How many states were required to pass any measure under the Articles of Confederation?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 13

What was the major consequence of Shays' Rebellion?

• George Washington coming out of retirement

• The adoption of the Constitution of the United States

• The establishment of a national bank

• The creation of the Bill of Rights

What did the land ordinances under the Articles of Confederation establish?

• Rules for the settlement of western lands and the admission of new states

• A system of taxation for the new government

• A national bank to handle the republic's finances

• Commercial agreements with foreign countries