The Confederation Era

What was a major financial problem faced by the United States by 1790?

• A surplus of tax revenue

• Too many British credit offers

• A $50 million war debt

• Excessive farmer profits

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Protection of individual land ownership

• Prohibition of slavery

• Requirement for paid public education

• Establishment of public schools

What led Daniel Shays to organize his rebellion?

• Desire for British rule

• Opposition to western expansion

• Protests against farmer debt and court hearings

• Support for stronger federal government

Who was notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

How did the Articles of Confederation organize the former colonies?

• As one unified nation

• As 13 sovereign states

• As a monarchy

• As a direct democracy

What was the price per acre set by the Ordinance of 1785 for western lands?

• $1

• $5

• $10

• $0.50

Which state refused to attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

What was a key feature of credit before the Revolutionary War?

• Only cash payments were accepted

• Farmers could repay with goods

• Credit was unavailable

• Only gold was accepted

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What territory did the Wilderness Road connect?

• Ohio to Indiana

• Virginia to Kentucky

• Massachusetts to Maine

• Pennsylvania to New York