Articles of Confederation: The Daily Bellringer

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Why did it take so long for the Articles of Confederation to be ratified?

• The states were still at war with Britain.

• The colonies feared giving too much power to a central government.

• There was disagreement over the Bill of Rights.

• Benjamin Franklin opposed its ratification.

Who wrote the final accepted draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Dickinson

• George Washington

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Which of the following was a power granted to the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The ability to raise taxes

• The power to regulate foreign trade

• The authority to coin or print money

• The ability to enforce laws on states

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding federal funding?

• It allowed states to print their own currency, causing inflation.

• It required states to contribute equally to federal funds, regardless of size.

• The federal government could not raise taxes.

• It mandated that all federal funds be used for military expenses.