Articles of Confederation

What was the first plan of government for the United States called?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

In what year were the Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation were created?

• To establish a strong central government

• To allocate resources to win the Revolutionary War

• To create a national bank

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

How did the Articles of Confederation describe the relationship between the states?

• A strong union

• A firm league of friendship

• A federal alliance

• A national coalition

Why were the young states wary of a strong central government?

• They wanted to maintain ties with Britain

• They feared oppressive rule similar to British rule

• They preferred a monarchy

• They lacked resources to support a central government

What was a major weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had too much power over the states

• It lacked the power to manage national affairs

• It could easily amend the Articles

• It had a strong executive branch

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• States having all the power

• A single legislative body

• The power to tax

• No national judiciary

What did the Articles of Confederation lack that made it difficult to govern effectively?

• A national currency

• A king or queen

• A central executive authority

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

What document eventually replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation