The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

8th Grade

15 Qs

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The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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James H Stratman

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the United States declare its independence?

April 1775

July 4th, 1776

November 15, 1777

March 1, 1781

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

John Dickinson

Benjamin Franklin

Daniel Shays

Thomas Jefferson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

United States Constitution

Perpetual Union

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

8

9

12

13

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

8

9

12

13

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