Exploring the Flaws of the Articles of Confederation

The video discusses the Articles of Confederation, the first U.S. government plan post-independence. It highlights the weaknesses, such as the lack of a strong central government, difficulties in lawmaking, and issues with state representation. The video explains how these challenges led to calls for a new constitution.

What was the main reason for the distrust in forming a strong central government?

• Desire for individual state sovereignty

• Lack of qualified leaders

• Distrust due to the experience with the British monarchy

• Fear of high taxes

What was the first plan of government after declaring independence from Great Britain?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

How many states needed to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to become official?

• 10

• 7

• 13

• 50

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the power to levy taxes?

• The States

• Foreign Governments

• The President

• The Central Government

What was a major economic issue under the Articles of Confederation?

• Stock market crashes

• Overseas trade embargoes

• States printing their own currency

• High unemployment rates

How many states' votes were required to pass new laws under the Articles?

• 13

• All of them

• 9

• 11

Which state would benefit from each state having one vote?

• California

• Texas

• Rhode Island

• New York

Why were large states unhappy with the one vote per state rule?

• It gave too much power to smaller states

• It limited their economic growth

• It reduced their representation in government

• It prevented them from passing state-specific laws

Who called for a convention to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the outcome of the convention called by Alexander Hamilton?

• Creation of the U.S. Constitution

• Strengthening of state powers

• Reformation of the Articles

• Dissolution of the federal government