Articles of Confederation

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

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In which year were the Articles of Confederation ratified by all 13 states?

• 1781

• 1790

• 1776

• 1800

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How many branches of government were established under the Articles of Confederation?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

Which state did not send delegates to the Continental Congress and therefore did not sign the Articles of Confederation until 1781?

• Virginia

• New York

• Georgia

• Maryland

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What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a strong central government

• Inability to regulate trade

• Excessive taxation

• Too much power to the states

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the power to declare war and make peace?

• Secretary of State

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

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What was the currency used under the Articles of Confederation?

• Dollar bills

• Silver certificates

• Gold coins

• Continental currency

What event highlighted the need for a stronger central government and led to the Constitutional Convention?

• Boston Tea Party

• Stamp Act

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Shays' Rebellion

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation as the governing document of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Constitution

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What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance passed under the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a process for admitting new states and prohibit slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• To abolish the Articles of Confederation

• To declare war on Native American tribes

• To establish a national bank