9th grade O&M HS THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

1. What was the first national government of the United States of America before the Constitution was formed?

• a) British Parliament

  
  

• b) Articles of Confederation

• c) Continental Congress

  
  

• d) United Colonies of North America

2. Why did the British Parliament punish Boston and the entire colony of Massachusetts?

• a) They refused to pay taxes

  
  

• b) They declared independence

• c) They boycotted British goods

• d) They revolted against the crown

3. What was the main reason for convening the Continental Congress in 1774?

• a) To declare independence

• b) To draft a constitution

• c) To seek foreign allies

• d) To protest British laws and policies

4. What was the main reason for Maryland's refusal to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• a) They feared that all the extra land would make their neighbors more important.
  

• b) They believed that Congress should have control over the west.

• c) They wanted to focus on the war and ratify the Articles.

• d) They did not want Virginia to have control over the west.

5. Why did Washington resort to plundering the countryside during the winter at Valley Forge?

• a) To provide food for his army

• b) To show the locals that they needed to support the Continental Army

• c) To punish the local farmers for not supporting the war effort

• d) To establish control over the countryside

6. What was the main issue with the Confederation Congress after the Articles of Confederation were ratified?

• a) The states ignored requests from Congress.

• b) Congress had no power to raise money.
  

• c) Delegates did not show up for meetings.

• d) All of the above

7. What was the main role of the President of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) To vote on new laws

• B) To supervise meetings

• C) To suggest new laws

• D) To appoint new leadership roles

8. Who was nominated as the Superintendent of Finance to fix the money troubles of Congress?

• A) Benjamin Franklin

• B) Alexander Hamilton

• C) Robert Morris
  

• D) George Washington

9. Why did Rhode Island vote against the tax proposal?

• A) They feared it would hit them harder than other states

• B) They didn't want to support the Continental Army

• C) They wanted a strong central Congress

• D) They believed it would lead to a civil war

10. What role did Alexander Hamilton play in the reform of the Articles of Confederation?

• a) He convinced George Washington to attend the Constitutional convention

• b) He advocated for the adoption of the Virginia Plan

• c) He organized a small convention to discuss trade policies

• d) He led debates to identify the flaws in the Articles of Confederation