6.1 CFA IN PROGRESS

What was the main reason the colonists needed to create a system of government after the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a national identity

• To manage internal conflicts

• To govern themselves independently from British rule

• To create a unified military force

The focus of the Founding Fathers when adopting the Articles of Confederation was:

• Establishing a strong central government

• Ensuring state sovereignty and independence

• Creating a federal system with checks and balances

• Forming a monarchy

How many articles were written and ratified by the 13 colonies or states?

• 1

• 7

• 13

• The question is asking for the number of articles that were both written and ratified by the 13 colonies or states.

According to the Articles of Confederation, what powers were given to the Confederation Congress?

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to regulate commerce

• The power to declare war

• The power to amend the Articles without state approval

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government. True or False?

• True

• False

What was the new confederation known as?

• Confederation of the Rhine

• Confederation of the North

• Confederation of the South

• Confederation of the East

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation required a ______ vote to make changes.

• unanimous

• majority

• two-thirds

• simple

Shays' Rebellion had a significant impact on the national government by highlighting the need for a stronger central authority. What was one of the main outcomes of this event?

• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution

• The start of the American Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Louisiana Purchase

Who was Daniel Shays and what did he do in 1786 and 1787?

• Daniel Shays was a farmer who led a rebellion against high taxes and economic injustices in 1786 and 1787.

• Daniel Shays was a politician who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1786 and 1787.

• Daniel Shays was a military general who fought in the American Revolutionary War in 1786 and 1787.

• Daniel Shays was a scientist who discovered a new element in 1786 and 1787.