Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

What was America's first Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

When were the Articles of Confederation drafted and finalized?

• 1789 and 1791

• 1777 and 1781

• 1765 and 1770

• 1800 and 1804

What power did the Articles of Confederation grant to the federal government?

• Declare war on other countries

• Conduct the business of the war, including coining money

• Establish a national education system

• Regulate interstate commerce

What type of government is described in the AOC?

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Federal

• Parliamentary

How many states needed to agree to amend the Articles?

• 10/13

• 11/13

• 12/13

• 13/13

What is one thing Congress cannot do according to the AOC?

• Declare war

• Regulate trade or collect taxes

• Make treaties

• Print money

What did the Land Ordinance of 1785 establish?

• A system of organizing and selling land

• A new tax system

• A military draft

• A trade agreement with Europe

What was prohibited in the Northwest Territory according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Slavery

• Trade

• Farming

• Immigration

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set rules for?

• Creating new states

• Establishing schools

• Building roads

• Tax collection

According to the Northwest Ordinance, how many acres are in a ½ section?

• 160 acres

• 320 acres

• 480 acres

• 640 acres