Gov 2.3 Quiz

What was the main aim of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To unite the former colonies into a friendly confederation

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a national bank

What was one achievement of the Articles of Confederation regarding land policy?

• Established a national bank

• Created a fair policy for lands west of the Appalachians

• Allowed states to print their own money

• Established a national court system

Which treaty was created under the Articles of Confederation?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Peace treaty with Great Britain

• Treaty of Ghent

What was one disadvantage of the Articles of Confederation regarding the federal government?

• It created a strong federal government.

• It created a weak federal government with no executive or judicial branches.

• It allowed Congress to tax states.

• It made it easy to pass legislation.

What made enforcing laws difficult?

• Lack of police

• Lack of a federal court system

• Lack of prisons

• Lack of laws

What was Shays's Rebellion?

• A protest by Massachusetts farmers about losing their land.

• A celebration of a new government.

• A meeting to discuss farming techniques.

• A festival in Massachusetts.

What did Shays's Rebellion highlight?

• The strengths of the Articles of Confederation.

• The weaknesses of Congress and the Articles of Confederation.

• The need for more farmland.

• The success of the national government.

What did the Northwest Ordinance establish?

• A plan for settling the Northwest Territory

• A new tax system

• A trade agreement with Europe

• A military alliance

What issue did the Northwest Ordinance not solve?

• Financial issues

• Territorial disputes

• Environmental problems

• Educational reforms

What did the success of the meeting at Mount Vernon inspire?

• Calls for a new president

• Calls for a meeting to revise the Articles

• Calls for a new national anthem

• Calls for a new flag design