Articles of Confederation Quiz

The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States.

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had the power to collect taxes directly from citizens.

• True

• False

All thirteen states had to agree to order to change the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

The national government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the authority to control trade between states and foreign nations.

• True

• False

Individual states were allowed to print their own money under the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation failed to establish an effective system for resolving conflicts between states.

• True

• False

Each state had equal representation (one vote) in Congress under the Articles of Confederation, regardless of population.

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government with a powerful executive branch.

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, states maintained most of their independence and sovereignty.

• True

• False