Articles of Confederation Quiz

The Continental (a)   was the central governing body under the Articles of Confederation.

The inability to levy taxes was a significant (a)   of the Articles of Confederation.

Under the Articles of Confederation, disputes between states were to be resolved by (a)   .

The (a)   legislature established by the Articles of Confederation had only one governing body.

The (a)   of 1783 officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States from Britain.

Congress had the authority to (a)   trade and conduct foreign affairs under the Articles of Confederation.

Before the Articles of Confederation could go into effect, they needed to be approved, or (a)   , by all thirteen states.

What significant event in American history highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government?

• a) The Boston Tea Party

• b) Shays' Rebellion

• c) The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• d) The Battle of Bunker Hill

When were the Articles of Confederation initially drafted?

• a) 1776

• b) 1777

• c) 1781

• d) 1787

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• a) To establish a strong central government

• b) To provide a framework for governing the newly independent states

• c) To create a monarchy

• d) To abolish slavery