Chapter 10 Practice Quiz

The first government of the United States was organized by the __________.

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

How did the Articles of Confederation strengthen the United States? (Choose 3)

• It encouraged democracy to take hold in the new country.

• It created a permanent standing army for all thirteen original states.

• It allowed states to make individual treaties with foreign governments.

• It unified the thirteen original states and created a common legislature.

• It created a system for resolving land claims and governing new territory.

How were national laws enforced under the Articles of Confederation?

• The national army enforced them.

• The leader of the government enforced them.

• The executive branch enforced them.

• The states decided whether or not to enforce them.

Which events led to Shays' Rebellion? (Choose 2)

• Many veterans refused to serve in new state militias.

• Many veterans from the American Revolution did not receive pay.

• Many farmers who fought in the American Revolution had significant debts.

• Many veterans wanted to become farmers in Massachusetts but the governor would not allow it.

What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion?

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own militias.

• It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.

• It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.

Who wrote an autobiography that was used as a tool by other abolitionists to help end slavery the United States?

• Elizabeth Freeman

• Olaudah Equiano

• James Madison

• Benjamin Banneker

Which best described the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak and decentralized

• Strong and decentralized

• Weak and centralized

• Strong and centralized

Which of the following powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation? (Choose 2)

• Declare War

• Manage foreign affairs

• Create courts

• Enforce laws

When did Louisiana's state constitution get approved?

• 1820

• 1812

• 1776

• 1783