Articles of Confederation Video Assignment

What important piece of the puzzle was missing after the United States declared independence?

• A strong military to defend its borders.

• A plan for a unified government for the new country.

• Recognition from European powers.

• A national currency system.

What important piece of the puzzle was missing after the United States declared independence?

• A strong military to defend its borders.

• A plan for a unified government for the new country.

• Recognition from European powers.

• A national currency system.

A committee of men led by what man drafted a new plan of government that became known as the Articles of Confederation?

• John Adams

• John Dickinson

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

In what year did Congress adopt the Articles of Confederation?

• 1770

• 1774

• 1777

• 1778

How many of the 13 states had to ratify (approve) the Articles of Confederation before it could pass?

• A majority

• Nine

• Ten

• All 13

How long did it take for all thirteen states to ratify the Articles of Confederation after Congress adopted it?

• Less than a year

• Exactly one year

• Over three years

• Five years or more

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?

• States

• Federal Government

• They both had equal power

A strength under the Articles of Confederation was

• it was known for having much power.

• every state had one vote, so they were all equal.

• the larger you were as a state, the more votes you were given.

Which of the following was a significant weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had too much power over the states.

• It could not declare war or make treaties.

• It lacked the power to enforce laws or collect taxes.

• It did not have a postal service.

In 1787, Daniel Shays led a rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts over what issue?

• The strictness of the Puritan Church

• Slavery

• Taxes

• Land Rights