upper Acadamy Articles of Confederation

When were the Articles of Confederation written and when did they go into effect?

• 1776-77; 1781-89

• 1780-81; 1785-90

• 1775-76; 1780-88

• 1778-79; 1782-90

What power did the Congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Regulate foreign affairs, war, and the postal service

• Enforce state laws

• Tax the states directly

• Control state governments

How many states needed to vote in favor to pass a measure under the Articles of Confederation?

• Nine out of thirteen

• Seven out of thirteen

• Ten out of thirteen

• Eight out of thirteen

What was a major challenge faced by the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had no power to enforce its requests for money or troops

• Congress could easily legislate

• States had no representation

• The Articles were easy to amend

What was the purpose of creating the Articles of Confederation?

• To coordinate the war effort and organize new states into a political union

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a strong central government

• To eliminate state governments

What does "Sovereignty" mean in the context of the Articles of Confederation?

• Government free from external control

• Government with absolute power

• Government controlled by foreign powers

• Government with limited power

What is the definition of "Independence"?

• Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

• The territory within which power can be exercised.

• Political leaders who favored a strong central government.

• A form of tax applied to goods that are imported into a state or country.

What does "Jurisdiction" refer to?

• Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

• The territory within which power can be exercised.

• Political leaders who favored a strong central government.

• A form of tax applied to goods that are imported into a state or country.

Who were the "Conservatives" during the time of the Articles of Confederation?

• Freedom fighters against British rule.

• Political leaders who favored a strong central government.

• A group advocating for state independence.

• Merchants supporting free trade.

What is an "Impost"?

• Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

• The territory within which power can be exercised.

• Political leaders who favored a strong central government.

• A form of tax applied to goods that are imported into a state or country.