1.10 Articles of Confederation Reading

What was the main reason the colonies wanted to break up with Great Britain according to the Declaration of Independence?

• The colonies wanted to establish their own language.

• King George III was considered a tyrant who took away colonial legislatures.

• The colonies desired to create a new currency.

• The colonies were seeking to form an alliance with another country.

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare independence from Great Britain.

• To establish a new currency for the United States.

• To outline the organization and powers of the national government and some rights of the citizens.

• To form a military alliance among the states.

What concept justifies the split from Great Britain as mentioned in the sidebar "What Justified the Split?"

• Divine right of kings.

• Social contract theory.

• Economic independence.

• Military strategy.

When did the Articles of Confederation become the official governing document of the United States?

• July 4, 1776

• November 15, 1777

• March 1, 1781

• 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was adopted.

Which of the following statements is true about the Articles of Confederation?

• It was the first official governing document of the United States.

• It was ratified by all 13 states on the same day it was drafted.

• It established the U.S. Constitution as the governing document.

• It was a military agreement between the states.

What was the form of government called that was established by the Articles of Confederation?

• A centralized monarchy.

• A confederation, or a loose alliance of states.

• A democratic republic.

• A totalitarian state.

Which of the following states was NOT one of the original 13 states?

• Virginia

• California

• New Hampshire

• Georgia

What type of legislature did the government have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Non-legislative

• Multicameral

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states needed to agree on a law or measure for Congress to legislate?

• Five

• Nine

• All thirteen

• Seven

Which of the following powers was NOT included in the specific jobs for the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Borrow Money

• Declare War

• Enforce Laws

• Make Treaties