Articles of Confederation Review Quiz

What were two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of central authority and inability to levy taxes

• Too much central authority and excessive taxation

• Lack of state authority and inability to regulate trade

• Strong central authority and ability to levy taxes

Explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how they impacted the functioning of the government.

• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to a weak central government and difficulties in governing the country effectively.

• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to a strong central government and efficient governance.

• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation strengthened the central government and improved governance.

• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation had no impact on the functioning of the government.

What were two powers of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Negotiate treaties and appoint judges

• Levy taxes and regulate commerce

• Establish a national currency and enforce laws

• Declare war and conduct foreign affairs

Describe the powers of the central government as outlined in the Articles of Confederation.

• No powers at all

• Powers to control the economy and trade

• Unlimited powers over the states

• Limited powers such as declaring war, making peace, conducting foreign affairs, managing Native American relations, borrowing money, setting up a postal system, and creating a currency.

What was the role of the states under the Articles of Confederation?

• The states had significant power and autonomy.

• The states were not involved in the decision-making process.

• The states had to follow all orders from the British monarchy.

• The states had no power and were controlled by the federal government.

Explain the role of the states in the context of the Articles of Confederation.

• The states had no independence and were controlled by the federal government

• The states retained their sovereignty and independence, and had the power to govern themselves.

• The states had no power and were governed by the federal government

• The states had to follow all laws made by the federal government

What was Shay's Rebellion and why was it significant in the context of the Articles of Confederation?

• Shay's Rebellion was an uprising by farmers in debt, highlighting the weaknesses of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.

• Shay's Rebellion was a diplomatic negotiation between states, proving the effectiveness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.

• Shay's Rebellion was a peaceful protest by wealthy landowners, showing the strength of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.

• Shay's Rebellion was a military coup led by the president, demonstrating the stability of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.

Discuss the impact of Shay's Rebellion on the government and the need for a stronger central authority.

• Shay's Rebellion strengthened the Articles of Confederation and proved that a weaker central authority was sufficient.

• Shay's Rebellion had no impact on the government and did not lead to the need for a stronger central authority.

• Shay's Rebellion resulted in the government becoming more decentralized and less reliant on a central authority.

• Shay's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the realization of the need for a stronger central authority to maintain order and stability.

What was the Northwest Ordinance and how did it impact the expansion of the United States?

• The Northwest Ordinance was a treaty with Native American tribes that allowed them to keep their land and sovereignty.

• The Northwest Ordinance established the process for admitting new states to the Union and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance was a law that expanded slavery into the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance was a document that declared the Northwest Territory as independent from the United States.

Explain the significance of the Northwest Ordinance in shaping the development of the United States.

• The Northwest Ordinance was focused on establishing a monarchy in the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance allowed for the expansion of slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance set a precedent for the orderly expansion of the United States and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance had no impact on the development of the United States.