From Articles of Confederation to The Constitution Quiz

1. According to the cartoon, what are two problems the articles of confederation faced? (select two)

• The national government was too strong
• It had no power to enforce treaties
• It had no power to collect taxes
• It was the strongest Constitution in our history

2. What idea is the cartoonist expressing when he titled this political cartoon “Rough Sailing Ahead”?

• The cartoonist meant that the Articles of Confederation is a strong sailboat.

• The boat symbolizes the current government and the strengths of it.

• The boat symbolizes the current government and the difficulties it will face if they continue to use it.

• The cartoonist implied that the Articles of Confederation is a strong government that can withstand the storm.

3. After Shays' Rebellion, the people felt that the Articles of Confederation was not strong enough so they decided to:

• Meet in Virginia to determine how to amend the Articles of Confederation
• Meet in Philadelphia for a Constitutional Convention
• Meet in Virginia to hold another Continental Congress meeting
• Meet in Philadelphia to start another war

4. What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion in 1786-1787?

• The British imposing higher taxes on American colonies
• Farmers in Massachusetts protesting high taxes and debt
• The French refusing to honor their alliance with the U.S.
• Native American attacks on frontier settlements

5. According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, what was required for a territory to become a state?

• The territory must have a population of at least 5,000 free men.
• The territory must be settled exclusively by European Americans.
• The territory must establish a public school system.
• The territory must have a population of at least 60,000 people.

6. What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• The Preamble

7. Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

8. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To explain why the Constitution was written
• To list all the laws of the United States
• To describe how the government should be run
• To introduce the Bill of Rights

9. Which famous phrase comes from the Preamble?

• "Give me liberty or give me death"
• "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
• "All men are created equal"
• "We the People..."

10. Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws.

• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch