AMSCO 1.4 AP Gov Review

Who wrote the 1776 draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Dickinson

• James Madison

How many drafts of the Articles of Confederation were made before the final version was sent to the states for approval?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What was one of the main difficulties in ratifying the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of military power

• Lack of national unity

• Lack of financial resources

• Lack of foreign alliances

What did the Articles of Confederation redefine the former colonies as?

• Independent nations

• States under a monarchy

• Confederation or alliance

• Federal republic

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish the first form of government for the new nation

• To create a new economic system

• To form a military alliance with France

What was a major controversy in the Confederation Congress regarding state representation?

• Whether to allow states to have their own armies

• How to apportion states' representation

• Whether to include a Bill of Rights

• How to manage trade with foreign nations

Where did the Confederation Congress meet?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Washington, D.C.

How many votes were required to alter or amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• A unanimous vote

• Three-fourths majority

What did the Articles of Confederation encourage among the states?

• Isolationism

• A free flow of commerce

• Military alliances

• Centralized government

What did the Articles of Confederation provide for the return of?

• Stolen property

• Criminal fugitives and runaway slaves

• Lost livestock

• Missing persons