Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

Why did Americans distrust authority after the American Revolutionary War?

• They wanted more power.

• They were used to self-governance.

• They distrusted any form of government.

• They had been ruled by the King of England.

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It had too much power.

• It had a strong executive branch.

• It lacked a chief executive.

• It had a strong judicial branch.

By 1783, how much had the nation's debt increased to?

• $10 million

• $20 million

• $43 million

• $50 million

What did Congress lack that made foreign affairs difficult?

• A national currency

• A chief executive

• A strong military

• A reliable communication system

What treaty took Congress four months to sign?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of London

What was the purpose of creating a national currency?

• To increase state power

• To unify the economy

• To strengthen the military

• To reduce taxes

What was the role of the states in the new United States under the Articles of Confederation?

• To follow federal laws strictly

• To operate as a unified country

• To use their own form of money

• To rely on Congress for all decisions

What did the Framers want to avoid by not copying the British monarchy?

• Creating a strong and effective government

• Creating weak governors

• Creating tyrants

• Creating a council of leaders

What did Washington prove about the president's role?

• It was ceremonial

• It was a figurehead

• It had real authority

• It was temporary

What did Washington attend after his presidency?

• The next president's inauguration

• A royal coronation

• A military parade

• A state dinner