Articles of Confederation

WHen was the documetn "Articles of the COnfederation" ratified by all of the thirteenth state?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1782

• 1790

First, circle the best option to complete the sentence so that it's true. Then explain your choice.

The Articles of Confederations were approved before /after the war against Britan.

What was the document "Articles of the COnfederation"?

• It was the new Magna CHarta, a document that regulated the relationship bewtween the Birtish King and his subjects.

• It was a document that regulated the relationship bewtween the United State's President and the American Citizens.

• It was a document with plans for the new Country.

• It was the true name of what today we call the Constitution of the United States.

Which branches of power did the Articles of Confederation ascribed to the federal government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Monarchy

• Executive

Which entity had more power according to the Articles of COnfederation?

• The States had more power.

• Both States and the central government had equal power.

• The central government had more power.

Correct the following wrong statement, so that it becomes true.

"According to the Articles of Confederation" central Government did not have any legislative branch, nor did it have a judicial or an executive branch. Central Government retained legislative power, but it did not have a Congress. It was the state leaders who nade rules that applied to all of the States. "

Explain why the following statement is true.

"Even though Central Government had a COngress with legislative powers, iultimately the State leaders were the ones with actual power. "

Choose the only true statement about the money early Americans used.

• The new Nation had its own currency, which was the only currency having legal values in all thirteenth States. It was called the "continentals"

• The new Nation had NOT its own currency, and each State had its own. It was hard to trade between States for this reason.

• THe US dollar was already used in all of the thirteen colonies.

• Each State had its own currency, but Congress printed its own paper money, called "continentals."

Read the following description.

Karl's dad is talking to a neighbour about grocery shopping. He says: " Oh man, yesterday I came across a billing ticket from Target. I couldn't believe it. Last year milk came at 1.5$ a gallon, this year it comes at 1.8$ a gallon. The dame goes for pasta. I could by Maccaroni and Cheese for 3.5$ a box, and now they cost 4.1$ a box."
His neighbor replies: " What about gas? Last year i filled my car's tank with 86$. This year I need 99$!"
Karl's dad comments: " Pity, last year I earned 850$ a week, and this year I make 850$!"

What are the two men describing?

• Deflation

• Inflation

• Pay rises.

• Economic growth.

What is a consequence of the phenomenon described in question 9, for families?