Articles of Confederation Review

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To provide a firm league of friendship between the states

• To create a strong central government

• To establish a monarchy

• To allow states to maintain standing armies

Which event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Saratoga

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to approve a law for it to take effect?

• Nine

• Thirteen

• Seven

• Five

The Articles of Confederation were conceived as a 'firm league of ______' between the states.

The rebellion led by Daniel Shays took place in which state?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

The Articles of Confederation required a ______ vote to amend the constitution.

The Articles of Confederation granted Congress the exclusive power to declare ______.

List at least 3 weakness of the Articles of Confederation discussed in the article.