SS Test #4- The Articles of Confederation

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• the first Constitution of the USA; it formed the first government

• a group that met to write the Declaration of Independence

• a battle of the American Revolution

The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government.

• True

• False

Why were the writers of the Articles of Confederation afraid of a strong central government?

• They did not want to seem bossy.

• They loved taxing the people.

• They were afraid of having the same problems as they had with the King and the British government.

Which of these was a problem with the Articles of Confederation? (Pick two right answers)

• The new Congress could not tax the citizens.

• Congress could pass laws.

• States made their own money that wasn't accepted in other states.

• Congress could declare war.

What was the money Congress made after the war called?

• All about the Benjamins

• Dollars of America

• Continental Dollars

Which leaders supported writing a new Constitution?

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Why were the men involved in Shay's Rebellion so angry?

• Congress could not pay the soldiers, but was still trying to collect taxes.

• They wanted to go to war with France.

• They wanted freedom of speech

Do you think that citizens (like in Shay's Rebellion) have the write to resist or protest their government?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• NEVER!