Articles of Confederation Quiz

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

Why did the U.S. government face economic problems after the Revolution?

Why were the debts of the U.S. government unpaid?

After the Revolutionary War, what happened to farmers like Anthony and Mollie who failed to repay their debts?

• They faced prosecution and the loss of their farms

• They were able to settle their debts and pay taxes with goods

• They received financial support from the state governments

• None of the above

Frank was reading a history book and came across an armed rebellion led by Daniel Shays. Can you recall the name of this rebellion?

• The American Revolution

• Shays's Rebellion

• The Massachusetts Rebellion

• The Riot Act

Why did Congress request help from the states to put down Shays's Rebellion?

• Congress was unable to respond effectively under the Articles of Confederation

• None of the above

• Congress wanted to maintain its authority over the states

• The states had more resources to handle the rebellion

What effect did the protest led by Anthony and Darnell, similar to Shays's Rebellion, have on voter participation in their school election?

• None of the above

• Voter participation increased dramatically

• Voter participation remained the same

• Voter participation decreased dramatically

After the economic turmoil caused by the closure of the local factory, what did citizens, including Mollie and Ethan, want?

• Fewer requirements for voting

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Input into how problems such as debt repayment could be resolved

During a history class discussion, Anna mentioned that the Articles of Confederation created a strong federal government. Ethan disagreed, suggesting it created 13 sovereign states. Nikki thought it formed one unified nation. Who is correct?

• A strong federal government

• 13 sovereign states

• One unified nation

• None of the above