Ch. 3 - Articles of Confederation

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a monarchy in America

• To create a strong central government

• To give more rights to the states

• To declare war on England

What type of association did the Articles of Confederation create?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A confederation

• A federation

How many articles were written and ratified by the 13 colonies?

• 5

• 10

• 13

• 20

What branch of the national government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What powers were given to the Confederation Congress?

• Levy taxes, regulate trade, enforce laws

• Declare war, print money, establish post offices

• Raise troops, mint money, negotiate treaties

• Pass laws, appoint judges, command the military

What was one major accomplishment of the Confederation Congress?

• Negotiating a peace treaty with France

• Creating a process for admitting new states

• Establishing a national court system

• Raising a strong army

What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had the power to levy taxes

• Congress could regulate trade

• Congress could enforce its laws

• There was no central leader

What economic crisis occurred in Massachusetts in the 1780s?

• A housing crisis

• A stock market crash

• An unemployment crisis

• A debt crisis

What was the name of the protest organized by Daniel Shays?

• Boston Tea Party

• Lexington and Concord

• Shays' Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

What did Shays' Rebellion lead to?

• The adoption of the Articles of Confederation

• The closure of the Massachusetts Supreme Court

• The defeat of the American Army

• A call for a stronger national government