Articles of Confederation Quiz

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To form a firm league of friendship among the 13 colonies

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a strong central government

• To abolish the concept of states

Who had the authority to establish or regulate post offices according to the Articles of Confederation?

• The new Congress

• The President

• Local mayors

• State governors

Which treaty officially recognized the United States as an independent country?

• Treaty of Rome

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance Act of 1785?

• To regulate trade with other countries

• To measure, divide, and distribute land in the Northwest Territory

• To create a new form of government

• To establish a national bank

How many states' approval was required to create federal laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 5

What was the main reason for the inability of the Confederation Congress to support a military?

• Lack of trained soldiers

• Lack of weapons

• Inability to collect taxes

• Lack of patriotism

What was the main purpose of selling land in the Ohio Country after the American Revolution?

• To establish a new capital city

• To raise money to pay back borrowed funds

• To provide land for the Native American tribes

• To expand the territory of the United States

What was the main reason for the difficulty in amending the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a formal amendment process

• Lack of interest from the states

• Fear of a strong central government

• Inability to convene the Congress

Who had the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war according to the Articles of Confederation?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The United Nations

• The United States in Congress assembled