AMSCO 1.4 AP Gov Review

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government

• To establish a monarchy

• To unite the former colonies as a confederation or alliance under one governing authority

• To declare war on Britain

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

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

Who wrote the 1776 draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Dickinson

• James Madison

What year did the thirteenth state finally ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781

• 1783

What were two of the many challenges the United States faced under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of national unity and struggle for power

• Economic prosperity and strong central government

• Military strength and international alliances

• Technological advancements and industrial growth

What was the main controversy regarding states' representation in the newly designed Confederation Congress?

• Whether to include representation for women

• Whether to give greater representation to more populated states

• Whether to allow states to have equal representation

• Whether to include representation for slaves

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

• A majority vote

• A two-thirds vote

• A unanimous vote

• A three-fourths vote

What did the Articles of Confederation encourage among the states?

• A free flow of commerce

• A centralized government

• A strong military presence

• A unified national religion

According to the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• One vote

• Two votes

• Votes based on population

• Votes based on land size

What was required for national legislation under the Articles of Confederation?

• A majority vote of the states

• A two-thirds vote of the states

• The votes of at least nine states

• The votes of all states