The Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

After the Revolutionary War, the United States faced internal conflicts and a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation. Key figures like Washington and Hamilton recognized the need for a stronger federal government. Alexander Hamilton, a prominent advocate, organized meetings to discuss reforms. This led to the Annapolis Convention and eventually the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where delegates aimed to revise the Articles of Confederation.

What was the main outcome of the Revolutionary War for the young Republic?

• A stronger central government

• An economic boom

• A significant victory

• A new constitution

What issue became clear after the Revolutionary War?

• The need for more states

• The need for economic reforms

• The need for a new constitution

• The need for a new president

Who were some of the key figures that recognized the country's internal conflicts?

• Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

What did these key figures believe about the Articles of Confederation?

• They were too strong

• They were too weak

• They were perfect

• They needed minor adjustments

What did the key figures begin to organize support for?

• A new military strategy

• A new foreign policy

• A stronger central government

• A new economic policy

Who was the great organizer and strategist for the new constitution?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What role did Alexander Hamilton play during the American Revolution?

• A general

• A diplomat

• A young New York lawyer

• A president

What was the purpose of the meetings organized by Hamilton in Maryland and Virginia?

• To discuss economic policies

• To discuss foreign policies

• To discuss military strategies

• To discuss methods of reform

In what year did delegates from five states gather in Annapolis, Maryland?

• 1786

• 1788

• 1785

• 1787

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place in 1787?

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston