Articles of Confederation and State Constitutions Reading Review

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A written constitution of England

• A new plan of government drafted during the war

• A model for the U.S. Bill of Rights

• A declaration of independence

How many states needed a constitution after the Articles of Confederation?

• 10

• 15

• 13

• 20

Which principle was NOT included in the new state constitutions?

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government

• Majority rule

• Absolute monarchy

What was the basis of England's system of government?

• A written constitution

• An assortment of laws, policies, and customs

• A single legal document

• A monarchy

What did states south of Pennsylvania deny enslaved people?

• Voting rights

• Equal rights as human beings

• Education

• Freedom of speech

What was a key characteristic of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central authority

• Power to impose taxes

• Weak central government

• Executive branch to enforce laws

What was one power Congress had under the Articles of Confederation?

• Impose taxes

• Declare war

• Enforce laws

• Establish a judicial branch

Which region was affected by the Northwest Ordinance?

• The Southern states

• The Eastern seaboard

• The Northwest Territory

• The Western frontier

What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about Congress?

• Its strong military power

• Its inability to maintain order

• Its effective trade policies

• Its diplomatic success

When did the Constitutional Convention begin?

• July 4, 1776

• May 25, 1787

• September 17, 1787

• March 4, 1789