Expertrack 2

The first government of the United States was organized by the _________.

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

How did the Articles of Confederation strengthen the United States?

• It encouraged democracy to take hold in the new country.

• It unified the thirteen original states and created a common legislature.

• It created a system for resolving land claims and governing new territory.

• It encouraged international trade by establishing a national currency.

• It created a permanent standing army for all thirteen original states.

How were national laws enforced under the Articles of Confederation?

• The national army enforced them.

• The executive branch enforced them.

• The leader of the government enforced them.

• The states decided whether or not to enforce them.

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about the strength of different governments produced under the Article of Confederation. Write S for strong. Write W for weak. A. The Articles of Confederation produced _______ state governments. B. The Articles of Confederation produced a _______ central government.

Which events led to Shays’ Rebellion? (Choose 2)

• Many veterans refused to serve in new state militias.

• Many veterans from the American Revolution did not receive pay.

• Many farmers who fought in the American Revolution had significant debts.

• Many veterans wanted to become farmers in Massachusetts but the governor would not allow it.

What was the impact of Shays’ Rebellion?

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own militias.

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.

• It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.

• It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.