Exploring the Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

What year were the Articles of Confederation first drafted by the Continental Congress?

• 1781

• 1777

• 1776

• 1783

What was the 'League of Friendship' referring to in the context of the Articles?

• The alliance with France

• The name of the document

• The relationship between the states

• None of the above

What term describes a system where states retain their power under a central authority?

• Federation

• Union

• Confederation

• Alliance

Which state was mentioned as wanting more votes due to its larger population?

• New York

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

Why did the Articles of Confederation make it difficult to pass laws?

• Required a 75% majority

• No specific requirements

• Required a simple majority

• Required unanimous consent

What role did France play during the Revolutionary War under the Articles?

• Provided financial loans

• Blockaded British forces

• Offered military troops

• None of the above

What was a major financial issue faced under the Articles of Confederation?

• Excessive taxation

• None of the above

• Inability to tax

• Inability to borrow money

Which branch of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive

• Legislative

• All of the above

• Judicial

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Signing of the Declaration

• Boston Tea Party

• Shay's Rebellion

• Battle of Yorktown

What was the outcome of Shay's Rebellion?

• Had no significant impact

• Led to the drafting of a new constitution

• Caused a temporary truce

• Strengthened the Articles