Articles of Confederation/US Constitution

The founders wanted a weak central government because:

• They feared a strong central government would become tyrannical.

• They wanted to ensure states had more power than the federal government.

• They believed a weak central government would be more efficient.

• They wanted to avoid the mistakes of the British monarchy.

Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed and examine its weaknesses.

• The Articles of Confederation failed due to a lack of central authority and inability to levy taxes.

• The Articles of Confederation succeeded in creating a strong federal government.

• The Articles of Confederation were effective in managing interstate commerce.

• The Articles of Confederation provided a strong executive branch.

What did the Articles of Confederation create among the thirteen states?

• A) A strong central government

• B) A confederation or 'league of friendship'

• C) A monarchy

• D) A dictatorship

What was the plan for the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) A strong central government with a president

• B) No president or king

• C) A bicameral legislature

• D) A monarchy

After the Revolutionary War, the new nation faced serious money problems. Many soldiers remained unpaid after the war. True or False?

• True

• False

After the Revolutionary War, the new nation faced serious money problems. Some states were in debt. True or False?

• True

• False

How did people identify themselves after the states became independent?

• By their state of origin

• By their occupation

• By their religion

• By their political affiliation

What was one of the challenges faced by the states due to having different currencies?

• Difficulty in trade between states

• Increased value of currency

• Unified economic policies

• Stable exchange rates

What was one of the problems faced by the new national government?

• Too much power to regulate trade

• No power to raise a national army

• Excessive revenue from states

• Strong control over interstate trade

Congress could only ______ and request that the states comply with the laws passed.

• advise

• demand

• enforce

• command