Review for Next Week's Test American Revolution and New Nation

When were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

• July 4, 1776

• June 7, 1776

• 1781

• never

What did the Articles of Confederations outline?

• the new delegates to Congress

• the nomination for president

• the powers of the new government

• three branches of government

Which of the following was not a strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• all the power was with the national government

• declare war and make peace

• could coin and borrow money

• sign treaties or peace agreements

• regulate and operate the postal office

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Article of Confederation?

• The national government could not enforce the laws.

• The Congress did not have strong and consistent leadership.

• The national government could declare war and make peace.

• There was not a national court that reigned supreme over state and local courts.

What was the largest problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Daniel Shay's rebellion

• It took the states several years to ratify its first set of national laws.

• It did not give enough power to the national government.

• It established a postal service.

What event would convince the government that the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced entirely?

• The Lost State of Franklin

• Daniel Shay's rebellion

• The government plan to sell the land in the Ohio River Valley to the French or Spanish.

• The Massacre of Fort Loudoun.

Which of the following were successes of the Land Ordinances?

• It would unify the nation.

• It would settle the land West of the Appalachian Mountains and East of the Mississippi River.

• It would allow for the creation of new states.

• The sale of land in the Ohio River Valley would allow for the Revolution War debt to be paid.

What were the settlers of the land of northeast Tennessee called?

• Patriots

• Mountain Men

• Frontiersmen

• Explorers

Why did North Carolina ceded the land that became the State of Franklin?

• To make money from the sale of the land.

• They did not want to pay the taxes on the land owed to the government.

• They were persuaded by John Sevier to give the land.

• They did not want to pay to protect the citizens who lived in the region.

Who would be the leader of the Frontiersmen?

• Ben Franklin

• William Blount

• John Sevier