1.38 Review Game

What was the first constitution of the U.S. called?

• The Pre-Constitution

• The Constitution Plus

• The Articles of Confedeation

• The Articles of Constitution

Why were the Articles of Confederation made intentionally weak?

• To prevent tyranny

• To intimidate Europe

• To bolster trade

• To encourage settlers

How many states had to consent to important legislation under the Articles?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What was the law that established how new land would be parceled out?

• The Land Ordinance of 1785

• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Declaration of Independence (1776)

What was the law that established how new states would join the Union?

• The Land Ordinance of 1785

• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Declaration of Independence (1776)

Which of these states were not made from the Northwest Territory?

• Wisconsin

• Missouri

• Indiana

• Illinois

Where did Shay's Rebellion take place?

• western Massachusetts

• southern Florida

• northern Georgia

• western New York

What did Shay's Rebellion show about the Articles of Confederation? (check all that apply)

• The Articles were too weak

• We needed a stronger government

• The states had to work together

• We needed to replace the Articles

a group of loosely connected nations or states that work together for mutual benefit

• confederation

• rebellion

• convention

• representation

Why is the Northwest Ordinance important?

• It explains how states will enter the Union

• It divides western lands

• It explains what will happen to the future of slavery in the United States

• It gives us California