Exploring Financial Strategies in the Articles of Confederation

The Confederation Congress struggled to fund the army during the American Revolutionary War. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked leadership, prompting the appointment of Robert Morris as Superintendent of Finance. Morris implemented financial reforms, including a national bank and a proposed tax on imports, but faced resistance from states. Despite financial challenges, Morris funded the Yorktown campaign, leading to a pivotal victory. Post-war, financial struggles persisted, and political shifts emerged. Alexander Hamilton and Morris attempted to pass a tax amendment, but faced opposition. Army unrest threatened stability, but George Washington's intervention averted disaster.

What was one of the main struggles of the Confederation Congress during the American Revolutionary War?

• Inability to fund a national army

• Disagreements with the British Parliament

• Lack of military leadership

• Internal conflicts among states

What role did Robert Morris reluctantly accept?

• Ambassador to France

• Superintendent of Finance

• Commander of the Continental Army

• President of Congress

What was one of Robert Morris's significant contributions as Superintendent of Finance?

• Negotiating peace with Britain

• Drafting the Articles of Confederation

• Leading the Continental Army

• Establishing the First National Bank

Why did Rhode Island reject Morris's tax proposal?

• They disagreed with the Articles of Confederation

• They wanted to disband the Continental Army

• They feared the tax would harm their trade

• They supported British rule

What was the outcome of the Yorktown campaign?

• A British victory

• A stalemate

• A significant American victory

• A peace treaty

What did many Continental Army officers do after the victory at Yorktown?

• Joined the British Army

• Started new businesses

• Ran for political office

• Returned to Britain

Who was a key ally of Robert Morris in advocating for a stronger central government?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the reaction of the Continental Army to the idea of disbanding without pay?

• They disbanded peacefully

• They sought help from Britain

• They threatened to rebel

• They agreed willingly

How did George Washington address the unrest in the Continental Army?

• By threatening the soldiers

• By promising immediate payment

• By giving a speech and reading a letter

• By resigning from his position

What was the final outcome of the tax amendment proposed by Morris and Hamilton?

• It caused a civil war

• It was successfully implemented

• It was rejected again

• It led to a new constitution