>The Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion

When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

• 1787

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a mutual defense union with some free trade

• To draft the US Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the phrase that begins the Articles of Confederation.

• "We the people"

• "To all to whom these Presents shall come"

• "In Congress, July 4, 1776"

• "We the undersigned Delegates of the States"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Compare the tone of the Articles of Confederation to that of the US Constitution based on their opening phrases.

• The Articles of Confederation has a more formal and business-like tone.

• The Articles of Confederation has a more casual and friendly tone.

• The US Constitution has a more formal and business-like tone.

• Both documents have the same tone.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why the Articles of Confederation did not provide for a strong central government.

• The states wanted to maintain their independence and sovereignty.

• The delegates were not experienced in creating a government.

• The British government influenced their decision.

• The Articles were meant to be temporary.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation on the newly formed states.

• It led to economic instability and difficulty in enforcing laws.

• It created a strong sense of unity and cooperation among the states.

• It allowed for rapid industrialization and economic growth.

• It resulted in immediate peace and prosperity.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation in achieving its goals of mutual defense and free trade.

• Highly effective, as it prevented all conflicts and promoted extensive trade.

• Moderately effective, as it provided some defense and trade benefits but had significant limitations.

• Ineffective, as it failed to provide any defense or trade benefits.

• Completely ineffective, as it led to the dissolution of the union.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was one major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution in terms of their approach to governance?

• The Articles of Confederation established a monarchy.

• The US Constitution created a stronger central government.

• The Articles of Confederation included a Bill of Rights.

• The US Constitution allowed for no state governments.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Discuss the reasons why the Articles of Confederation were eventually replaced by the US Constitution.

• The Articles were too effective and needed to be simplified.

• The Articles failed to address key issues such as taxation and federal authority.

• The Articles were only meant to be a temporary solution.

• The Articles were never officially ratified.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What can be inferred about the priorities of the delegates who drafted the Articles of Confederation based on its content and structure?

• They prioritized a strong central government over state sovereignty.

• They prioritized state sovereignty and mutual defense over centralized control.

• They prioritized economic growth and industrialization.

• They prioritized international relations and foreign policy.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking