The Articles of Confederation and Early American Government

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To create a new set of laws
• To establish a king in America
• To declare freedom from Britain
• To form an alliance with France

In what year did the Continental Congress finish the Articles of Confederation?

• 1776
• 1777
• 1783
• 1789

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A peace treaty
• The first American constitution
• A trade agreement
• A letter to Britain

How many states had to agree to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation?

• Seven
• Nine
• Ten
• Thirteen

What could Congress do under the Articles of Confederation?

• Pass laws to make new taxes
• Declare war and make money
• Force states to follow laws
• Elect a president

Why was the government under the Articles of Confederation considered weak?

• It had too much power over the states
• It could not enforce laws or collect taxes
• It had a strong president
• It controlled all trade

What problem did using different kinds of money in each state cause?

• Made trade easier
• Caused arguments and confusion
• Helped the economy
• Increased the value of money

Why were many people unhappy with the Articles of Confederation?

• They wanted more power for the states
• They thought it made the government too strong
• It did not solve money problems
• It was too complicated to understand

What did the Articles of Confederation lack that was considered necessary?

• A national army
• A strong central government
• A king
• A system of monarchy

What was a consequence of Congress not being able to impose taxes?

• The country became wealthy
• States shared money equally
• Congress could not repay debts
• The economy was stable