Chapter 4.1 Explore 2 Articles of Confederation

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government
• To establish a weak central government
• To unify all states under one leader
• To promote trade between states

Which state delayed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation?

• Virginia
• Maryland
• Delaware
• New York

How many states needed to approve a law under the Articles of Confederation?

• 7
• 9
• 11
• 13

What power did Congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war
• Tax states
• Raise an army
• Manage foreign affairs

What was a significant limitation of the Confederation Congress?

• It could enforce laws
• It could regulate trade
• It had no power over individual states
• It could create a national currency

What was required for an amendment to the Articles of Confederation?

• Approval from 9 states
• Approval from 10 states
• Approval from all 13 states
• Approval from the President

What did the Articles of Confederation organize the U.S. government around?

• A strong executive branch
• A weak legislative body
• A federal court system
• A national army

What was one of the reasons the Founders wanted a weak central government?

• To prevent tyranny
• To encourage trade
• To increase taxes
• To centralize power

Which of the following was a responsibility of Congress under the Articles?

• Collect taxes
• Declare war
• Enforce laws
• Regulate commerce

What happened to the western territories after the Articles were ratified?

• They became state property
• They were given to Indigenous tribes
• They became the property of the national government
• They were sold to foreign countries