USI.7a-c

1. Imagine you're in a classroom with Harper, Arjun, and Noah, and you're all part of a new country. What type of government did the Articles of Confederation create for your country?

• A monarchy

• A weak national government

• A strong national government

Imagine you're part of a history quiz team with Anika and Liam. The question is: Did the Articles of Confederation give Congress the power to tax?

• True

• False

Hey history buffs! Benjamin, Daniel, and Mason are having a debate. Can you help them out? What was the ONLY branch of government created by the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal Reserve

4. Imagine you're part of a historical quiz team with Harper, Scarlett, and Avery. How many votes did each state receive under the Articles of Confederation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Anika and Avery are debating about the history of the United States. Anika claims that the Articles of Confederation was the second constitution of the United States. Is she correct?

• True

• False

Evelyn, Elijah, and Aiden are on a treasure hunt and stumble upon a pile of old currency notes from different states. Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation does this scenario best illustrate?

• No way to regulate interstate commerce

• Weak central government

• No common currency

Imagine you're in a lively debate club with William, Ethan, and Arjun. Which document would you cite to guarantee your freedom of religion and freedom of speech?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

8. Imagine you're in a school play, and Rohan is the director. The legislative branch is like Rohan because it's responsible for -

• Making the laws

• Carrying out the laws

• Interpreting the laws

Imagine you're in a history class with Maya, Mia, and Elijah. They are debating which important document replaced the Articles of Confederation. Can you help them figure it out?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The United States Constitution

Imagine you're in a classroom with Anika, Aria, and James, and your teacher asks: How many branches of government are there according to the US Constitution?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4