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Articles of Confederation

Authored by Kristin Ayala

Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.
The Articles of Confederation were a set of guidelines for the formation of state governments in the United States.
The Articles of Confederation were a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain.
The Articles of Confederation were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament.

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How was the federal government organized under the Articles of Confederation?

The federal government was organized with a unicameral ( one house) legislature and had limited powers.

The federal government was organized with a judicial branch and had no powers.
The federal government was organized with a bicameral legislature and had unlimited powers.
The federal government was organized with a monarchy and had absolute powers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who had more powers under the Articles of Confederation?

The states had more powers.
The king of England had more powers.
The federal government had more powers.
The United Nations had more powers.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Northwest Ordinance create?

A system for admitting new states to the Union and guidelines for governing the Northwest Territory.
A system for admitting new states to the Confederacy and guidelines for governing the Northwest Territory.
A system for admitting new states to the Union and guidelines for governing the Southwest Territory.
A system for admitting new territories to the Union and guidelines for governing the Northwest Territory.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The Articles of Confederation successfully fought the American Revolution. Name one other success under this document.

The successful negotiation of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation.
The establishment of a strong central government
The successful negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles
The expansion of slavery in the southern states

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

lack of national currency
limited power to tax
establishment of a standing army
strong central government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

legislative branch
administrative branch
judicial branch
executive branch

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