Bayou Bridges Unit 5: Founding a New Nation

What are the Articles of Confederation?

• The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1777 and ratified in 1781.

• The declaration of independence from Britain

• A treaty between Native American tribes

• A trade agreement with European nations

How did the Articles of Confederation establish the government?

• By establishing a weak central government with limited powers and a loose confederation of sovereign states.

• By establishing a strong central government

• By creating a monarchy system

• By implementing direct democracy

What are State Constitutions?

• Written documents outlining the framework and principles of government for individual states.

• Recipes for colonial meals

• Blueprints for architectural designs

• Guidelines for international diplomacy

What role do State Constitutions play?

• They often serve as precursors to the U.S. Constitution and provide models for democratic governance.

• They dictate federal laws

• They regulate international trade

• They control foreign policy

Who was Olaudah Equiano?

• An abolitionist who advocated for the abolition of slavery and equal rights.

• A European explorer

• A military general

• A religious leader

Who was Benjamin Banneker?

• An abolitionist who advocated for the abolition of slavery and equal rights.

• A famous chef

• A renowned artist

• A celebrated poet

Who was Elizabeth Freeman?

• An abolitionist who advocated for the abolition of slavery and equal rights.

• A fictional character

• A notorious criminal

• A famous athlete

What did abolitionists advocate for?

• The abolition of slavery and the promotion of equal rights.

• The expansion of slavery

• The separation of races

• The elimination of voting rights for minorities

How did abolitionists influence early state government policies?

• By advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights.

• By supporting the expansion of slavery

• By calling for the deportation of freed slaves

• By proposing the establishment of a slave trade

What does ratification mean?

• The formal approval or adoption of a document or treaty by a legislative body or through popular vote.

• The rejection of a document or treaty

• The amendment of a document or treaty

• The suspension of a document or treaty