The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

When did the United States declare its independence?

• April 1775

• July 4th, 1776

• November 15, 1777

• March 1, 1781

Who led the committee responsible for drafting a plan for government?

• John Dickinson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the name of the plan for government drafted by the committee?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

• Perpetual Union

How many states needed to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to be approved?

• 8

• 9

• 12

• 13

What was the main reason for creating a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• To prevent a tyrant from rising to power

• To establish a monarchy

• To give more power to the states

• To increase taxation

What was the main responsibility of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Enforcing laws

• Collecting taxes

• Handling relations with other countries

• Establishing a monarchy

How many states were needed to agree on new laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 8

• 9

• 12

• 13

What power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?

• Power to enforce laws

• Power to collect taxes

• Power to declare war

• Power to establish a monarchy

What event exposed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Shays' Rebellion

• The Constitutional Convention

What was the rebellion led by Daniel Shays called?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Shays' Rebellion

• The Constitutional Convention