Chapter 1 (Government)

What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of the federal governments ability to maintain law and order

• Lack of the federal governments ability to pay its' debts

• Lack of the federal governments ability to enforce laws

• All of the above

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

What did Daniel Shays and his followers attack during the rebellion?

• Governor's Mansion

• City Hall

• Federal Armory

• State Courthouse

What powers did the federal government have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Approval of state constitutions and bills of rights

• Enforcement of laws and creation of a national court system

• Control of the army and foreign affairs

• Power to collect taxes and regulate trade

What was the name of the farmer who led the rebellion against heavy state taxes?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington

What did the Northwest Ordinance set up for the Northwest Territory?

• Trade regulations

• Taxation systems

• Governments

• Courts

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of power and money

• Rigid rules

• Lack of central power

• All of the above

What was the structure of the federal legislature under the Articles of Confederation?

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Tricameral

• Quadricameral

What was the consequence of high taxes imposed by state governments under the Articles of Confederation?

• Deep debt

• Decreased trade

• Loss of jobs

• All of the above

What was the structure of most state legislatures under the Articles of Confederation?

• Quadricameral

• Tricameral

• Bicameral

• Unicameral