Articles of Confederation Quiz

What did the Articles of Confederation serve as?

• A) A replacement for the United States Constitution

• B) A precursor to the United States Constitution

• C) The final version of the United States Constitution

• D) An amendment to the United States Constitution

How was the legislature structured under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) Bicameral and subordinate to the states

• B) Unicameral and independent of the states

• C) Bicameral and superior to the states

• D) Unicameral and subordinate to the states

Under the Articles of Confederation, how was voting in Congress determined?

• A) By the population of each state

• B) Each state had two votes

• C) Each state had one vote regardless of population

• D) Votes were distributed based on state size

What was one of the economic issues during the "Critical Period" of the 1780s in the United States?

• The economy flourished due to international trade

• Inflation remained stable

• Individual states printed their own currencies

• Large corporations dominated the market

What happened to small farmers during the "Critical Period" of the 1780s?

• They became wealthy due to high crop prices

• They lost their property

• They formed a strong political alliance

• They received subsidies from the government

What was a consequence of the economic conditions in the United States during the "Critical Period" of the 1780s?

• The United States economy improved significantly

• Inflation soared

• The gold standard was established

• Unemployment rates dropped to historic lows

What was the nature of conflicts between states during the "Critical Period" of the 1780s?

• States engaged in large-scale wars with each other

• States engaged in minor conflicts with each other

• States formed a strong federal union

• States had no conflicts and cooperated well

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion in 1786?

• Disagreements over land boundaries

• Farmers rebelling against tax collectors and banks seizing their property

• A protest against the British monarchy

• Disputes between different states

Who led the rebellion in Massachusetts in 1786 known as Shays' Rebellion?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Daniel Shays

• Benjamin Franklin

What was Daniel Shays' profession before leading the rebellion in 1786?

• Lawyer

• Revolutionary War veteran

• Banker

• Tax collector