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WorksheetsAfter the War
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Select all the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Many spelling errors
Weak central government
No taxation power (no money)
Lack of executive branch (no president)
It allowed England to become powerful again.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles
No way to enforce laws passed by Congress
No way to raise money through taxes
No national court system
All of the above
No leader
What were the Articles of Confederation?
A set of British laws to tax the American colonies
The first set of laws that governed the entire United States
A history of the 13 colonies
A pamphlet saying the 13 colonies should be free from England
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris
The US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
How many votes in Congress did each state get under the Articles?
1
2
Based on geographical size
Based on population of the state
Based on the amount of taxes a state paid
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
Common Sense
Treaty of Paris
U.S. Constitution
The Gettysburg Addreess
During the American Revolution, the 13 colonies became 13 states.
True
False
What is a constitution?
A formal written request
Another word for taxes
A meeting of representatives
A written plan for government
This protest led by a Massachusetts farmer showed the central government was so weak that it couldn’t put down a rebellion.
Shay's Rebellion
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The American Revolution
Why did American leaders want to create a National Government?
The states were constantly at war with Canada.
They wanted the U.S. to produce great soldiers.
The states would be stronger if they worked together.
The country would make more money
The Articles of Confederation established a _______________ national government.
weak
stable
well led
temporary
