Articles of Confederation

Our country’s first real government was called:

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Federalist Papers
• Emancipation Proclamation

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation

• it was designed to keep the central government STRONG
• it was designed to keep the central government WEAK
• it was designed to get rid of the central government all together

The result of Congress not having the power to raise money with taxes was

• couldn't solve problems
• No taxes
• No leadership
• Couldn't pay debts

How many states had to agree on something in order for it to come into effect

• All of them
• 7/13
• 8/13
• 9/13

The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to what event?

• The writing of the Declaration of Independence
• The Constitutional Convention
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Treaty of Versailles

Who wrote in a letter that the AOC was not working?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• James Madison
• George Washington

The United States government could not draft soldiers, which meant

• they could not pay debts
• they could not defend the country
• they could not solve problems

What was the name of the laws someone should follow to move into the new territory?

• Northwest Ordinance
• Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation

Was slavery allowed in the new territory of the U.S.?

• Yes
• No

The United States government had the power to

• declare war
• make alliances
• raise money by selling land
• all of the above