Articles of Confederation

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

When were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified by all thirteen states?

• July 4, 1776

• November 15, 1777

• July 9, 1778

• March 1, 1781

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

• Enforce laws

• Collect taxes

• Maintain armed forces

• Regulate interstate trade

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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation

• Strong central government with full taxation powers.
• Unanimous consent required for all legislative decisions.
• Ability to regulate interstate commerce effectively.
• Weak central government with no power to enforce laws

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Central Government had no power to tax the states

• True

• False

What happened when farmers couldnt pay their taxes under the Articles of Confederation

• Farmers received government loans to pay their taxes.
• Farmers were exempt from paying taxes altogether.
• Farmers were rewarded for their agricultural contributions.
• Farmers were arrested or their land was taken.

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a new governing document?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Yorktown

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence