Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A treaty between the United States and Great Britain

• A document outlining the rights of American citizens

• The first constitution of the United States

• A military alliance between the thirteen colonies

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 7, 1941

• November 15, 1777

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To establish a framework for a central government that could coordinate the efforts of the thirteen original states in their common defense and to regulate trade and commerce between them.

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To abolish the state governments

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

Who had the power to declare war under the Articles of Confederation?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Governor

• Congress

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central government

• Effective foreign policy

• Equal representation for all states

• Weak central government

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What year was the Constitution ratified?

• 1776

• 1800

• 1865

• 1787