Articles of Confederation

Who signed the Articles of Confederation?

• American leaders from each of the 13 states

• British leaders from all parts of the United Kingdom

Why was the Articles of Confederation an important document?

• created the first national government for the USA

• announced that the USA was independent from Great Britain

Which were powers given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• operate a post office

• negotiate treaties

• resolve disagreements between states

• require people to pay taxes

• demand that people join the Army

Which branches of government were established by the Articles of Confederation?

• legislative

• judicial

• executive

Which was a part of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Supreme Court

• President

• Congress

• FBI

• CIA

Why was the national government considered to be weak under the Articles of Confederation?

• no President

• no national court system

• taxes were too high

• people were forced to join the military

Today, Congress can pass most laws if ____ of representatives vote to agree. ​

​ (a)  
During the time of the Articles of Confederation, many laws could not be passed unless ____ voted to agree. ​ (b)  

• 69%
• 50%

Which is a true statement about the Articles of Confederation?

• created a strong national government with three branches

• created a weak national government with only one branch

Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation create a weak national government for the USA?

• they accidentally created a weak government because they were inexperienced and uneducated

• they created a weak government on purpose so the USA would not become like Great Britain

What did Daniel Shays do to become famous during the time of the Articles of Confederation?

• started a violent rebellion which proved the weakness of the national government

• asked Congress for permission to create a new constitution