1.10 ReMastery

Who led the committee to draft the first plan for the government of the new country?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Dickinson

What was required for the Articles of Confederation to be ratified?

• Approval by 9 states

• Approval by the British Crown

• Approval by all 13 states

• Approval by the Continental Congress

Which state was the last to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• Delaware

• Maryland

• New York

• Virginia

How many states' agreement was needed to approve new laws under the Articles?

• 13 states

• 7 states

• 9 states

• 11 states

What was a major limitation of the Articles of Confederation regarding law enforcement?

• States could not create their own laws

• Congress had no power to enforce laws

• Congress could not declare war

• The President had veto power

What was the primary reason for the dissatisfaction that led to Shays' Rebellion?

• The prohibition of trade with Britain

• Disagreements over land boundaries

• High taxes and debt enforcement

• The lack of representation in Congress

In what year did the Shays' Rebellion take place?

• 1781

• 1791

• 1776

• 1786

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Yorktown

How many states sent delegates to forge the United States Constitution?

• 12 states

• 11 states

• 13 states

• 10 states

Which document succeeded the Articles of Confederation?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta