Pre-test Articles of Confederation

After the Revolutionary War, the colonies would be identified as…

• the Kingdom of France
• States: the United States of America

• the Confederacy
• the British Empire

Why were the Articles of Confederation created?

• To promote individual state sovereignty over national interests.
• To create a strong central government with absolute power.
• To unify the states and provide a framework for national governance.
• To establish a monarchy in the states.

Why might each state be hesitant to give away their power?

• States are hesitant to give away their power due to recent experiences with British rule.

• States believe sharing power will enhance their global reputation.
• States are eager to collaborate for economic benefits.
• States think giving away power will simplify governance.

What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Divided new territories into new states.

• It was the first document to grant women the right to vote.
• It established a national currency and tax system.
• It created a military alliance with European nations.

How many people did a territory need to acquire, in order to become a new state?

• 6,000

• 30,000
• 45,000
• 60,000

What were some of the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak central government.

• Unanimous consent for all decisions
• Ability to regulate state taxes
• Strong central government

If you were living in the 1780s would you have supported or opposed(disagree) the Articles of Confederation?