The Articles of Confederation

When did the United States declare its independence?

• April 1775

• July 4th, 1776

• November 15, 1777

• March 1, 1781

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

• John Dickinson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Daniel Shays

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted by Congress?

• April 1775

• November 15, 1777

• July 4th, 1776

• March 1, 1781

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

• 12

• 9

• 8

• 13

What was the main reason for creating a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• To collect more taxes

• To establish a monarchy

• To give more power to the states

• To prevent a tyrant from rising to power

What was the main power given to Congress in the Articles of Confederation?

• Enforcing laws

• Collecting taxes

• Managing relations with other countries

• Establishing a monarchy

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

• 12

• 9

• 8

• 13

What was the main problem with the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of power to enforce laws and collect taxes

• Too much power given to the states

• Inability to declare war

• The presence of a tyrant

What event exposed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The adoption of the United States Constitution

• The rebellion led by Daniel Shays

• The Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

When did the delegates forge the United States Constitution?

• 1787

• November 15, 1777

• July 4th, 1776

• April 1775