A New Nation Quiz

What was the main reason the new government created by the Articles of Confederation was considered weak?

• It had a strong central leader.

• It could not enforce state or national taxes.

• It had a powerful army.

• It was centered on one person.

How many states had to agree to pass any laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 10 out of 13

• All 13 states

Which of the following was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation?

• The creation of a strong central government.

• The establishment of a single national currency.

• Competition and trade imbalances between states.

• The formation of a large standing army.

What was the Articles of Confederation's stance on taxation?

• States could impose national taxes.

• Congress had the authority to levy taxes.

• There was no taxation without representation.

• Congress had no authority to collect taxes.

What revolutionary aspect did the Articles of Confederation introduce to government?

• A government that could change with debate, compromise, and the vote of people.

• A government with a strong central leader.

• A government that enforced strict laws.

• A government that controlled all trade.

Which plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention included a judicial branch to interpret laws, a two-house legislature based on population, and an executive to enforce laws?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Great Compromise

• The Virginia Plan

• The Hamilton Plan

What was the main contribution of the Great Compromise?

• It proposed a single-house legislature.

• It suggested the direct election of the president.

• It combined elements of both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.

• It abolished the Articles of Confederation.

What issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?

• The election process for the president.

• The representation of slaves in the population count.

• The rights of women in the new government.

• The structure of the judicial system.

According to the Status of American Indians during the Articles of Confederation, what was the common belief about the land Indians inhabited?

• It was considered to be owned by the federal government.

• It was seen as land that could be freely settled by American citizens.

• It was recognized as sovereign Indian territory.

• It was viewed as unclaimed and available for purchase.

What was George Washington's role at the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the primary author of the Constitution.

• He served as the first Secretary of the Treasury.

• He was elected as the president of the Convention.

• He represented Virginia as a delegate.