C6L1 Quiz PDF

When was the Articles of Confederation approved by the Second Continental Congress?

• 1776

• 1786

• 1777

• 1781

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation was approved by the Second Continental Congress in 1777, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What did the Articles of Confederation establish?

• An oligarchy

• A United States government

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a United States government, not an oligarchy, dictatorship, or monarchy.

What did the Articles of Confederation promise each state?

• Taxes

• Freedom and independence

• Slavery

• Conquest

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation promised each state freedom and independence, not taxes, slavery, or conquest.

What powers did the Articles of Confederation grant to the national government?

• Power to tax states

• Power to declare war

• Power to control state governments

• Power to print money

Answer explanation

The correct power granted to the national government by the Articles of Confederation was the power to declare war.

Which territory was organized under the Northwest Ordinance?

• Northeast Territory

• Northwest Territory

• Southeast Territory

• Southwest Territory

Answer explanation

The Northwest Territory was organized under the Northwest Ordinance.

Who led an attack on Arthur St. Clair's troops in the Northwest Territory?

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

• Little Turtle

• George Washington

Answer explanation

Little Turtle led an attack on Arthur St. Clair's troops in the Northwest Territory.

What did the Northwest Ordinance declare about slavery in the Northwest Territory?

• Banned

• Allowed

• Regulated

• Ignored

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance declared slavery as banned in the Northwest Territory, making it illegal in that region.

Who was the first African American to serve as the President of the United States?

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• Kamala Harris

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Richard Allen, who founded the first fully independent African American church in Philadelphia.

What was the main issue faced by American banks due to the weak national government?

• Currency stability

• Tax collection

• Loan repayment

• Trade regulations

Answer explanation

The main issue faced by American banks due to the weak national government was loan repayment, as the lack of a strong central authority made it difficult to enforce loan agreements and collect debts.

What event led to the violent conflict in Boston in the 1780s?

• Gold shortage

• Currency devaluation

• Tax increase

• Shays's Rebellion

Answer explanation

Shays's Rebellion was the event that led to the violent conflict in Boston in the 1780s.