Chapter 4.1.4 Quiz: Problems with the Articles of Confederation at Home

What economic issue arose from each state issuing its own currency?

• It made international trade easier
• It led to disagreements about currency value between states
• It strengthened the national economy
• It eliminated the need for federal currency

Why was trade between states difficult under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had too much power over trade
• There was a unified national currency
• Each state had its own trade laws and tariffs
• Foreign countries controlled interstate commerce

What power did Congress lack that made it unable to pay debts to France and Holland?

• The power to declare war
• The power to impose or collect taxes
• The power to print money
• The power to negotiate treaties

How many states were required to agree in order to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 7 states
• 9 states
• 11 states
• All 13 states

What fraction of states represented a two-thirds majority needed to pass laws?

• 1/2
• 2/3
• 3/4
• 4/5

How many states had to agree to change the Articles of Confederation?

• 9 states
• 10 states
• 12 states
• All 13 states

Which of the following was NOT a problem caused by the lack of central authority over trade?

• Different import tariffs in each state
• Restrictions on which ports could unload goods
• Competition between states
• Standardized currency across all states

What challenge did merchants face when trading along the coast in multiple ports?

• A unified set of trade rules
• Consistent currency values
• A complex tangle of rules and taxes
• Federal regulation of all ports

What happened when Congress sent bills to states to pay off national debts?

• States always paid promptly
• States ignored the bills and Congress couldn't enforce payment
• Congress imposed taxes directly on citizens
• Foreign creditors forgave the debts

Which foreign countries are specifically mentioned as being owed money by the United States?

• Britain and Spain
• France and Holland
• Germany and Italy
• Russia and Sweden