Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Albany Plan of Union

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Northwest Ordinance

In what year were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1781

• 1777

Who wrote the earliest draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• John Dickinson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The federal government could not make treaties

• The federal government could not raise taxes

• The federal government could not maintain armed forces

• The federal government could not coin money

What was the relationship between the states under the Articles?

• A strong central government

• A firm league of friendship

• A federal union

• A unified nation

Which ordinance organized territories like Ohio and Indiana?

• The Albany Plan

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Land Ordinance

What power did the federal government have under the Articles?

• Enforce laws

• Make treaties and alliances

• Raise taxes

• Regulate foreign trade

What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• Presidential approval

• Unanimous support

• Two-thirds majority

• A simple majority

Which branch of government existed under the Articles?

• All three branches

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

What event highlighted the need for a new constitution?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The drafting of the Albany Plan

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris