Declaration and Articles Review Quizizz

What was the Declaration of Independence?

• A letter asking King George III for more laws

• A breakup letter with Great Britain

• A peace treaty between the colonies and Britain

• A request to become part of France

Why did the colonies want to break away from Britain?

• They wanted their own king

• They thought King George III was too controlling

• They wanted to pay higher taxes

• They wanted to join Spain

What was the name of the first government plan for the United States?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Rights

Why did the Founders write the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a government different from Britain’s

• To make sure all power stayed with the president

• To give the British king a role in American laws

• To create a strong, centralized government

When was the Articles of Confederation adopted?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1777

• 1791

What was a confederation?

• A government ruled by a king

• A group of states that loosely worked together

• A government with strong central power

• A type of monarchy

How many states had to approve the Articles before they became official?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 13

What was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Military

What power did Congress not have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Make treaties

• Declare war

Why did the national government under the Articles struggle to pay for the military?

• The states refused to send money

• The government spent too much on buildings

• The British controlled American banks

• The government had no soldiers