WorksheetsArticles of Confederation Era
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the first document created to unite the colonies under one national government?
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Proclamation of 1763
What is known as the division of power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Declaration of Independence
The Sugar Act
Under the Articles of Confederation, who was in charge of enforcing laws?
Local Government
England's Government
State Governments
Which is NOT a power of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?
Declare War
Coin or borrow money
Make treaties with other countries
Tax or enforce laws
What is the one major accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?
The Northwest Ordinance
The American Revolution
The Southwest Land Claim Law
What is ONE qualification for becoming a state according to the Northwest Ordinance?
Must have a population of 2 people.
Must ban slavery
Must love King George III
As a result of the Northwest Ordinance, what were settlers given when they moved to a new territory?
2 snails and a cat.
Essential rights and civil liberties.
A Happy Meal from McDonalds.
What was a weakness or problem of the Articles of Confederation?
Federal Government Could Declare War
Federal Government Could Operate Post Offices
Federal Government Could Coin or Borrow Money
Federal Government Could Not Tax or Enforce Laws
What was a weakness or problem of the Articles of Confederation?
There was no President or National Court System
There was 5 Presidents and they were all old.
There was only one type of currency.
What was a weakness or problem of the Articles of Confederation?
The Federal Government Could Operate Post Offices
It was difficult to make changes (all 13 states had to agree to amend the AOC.
The Federal Government Could Declare War
What is the best summary of Shays' Rebellion?
Over 1,000 farmers attacked courthouses because they were angry about losing their farms and paying high taxes.
The extremely rich people of society went to England and threw a surprise party for King George III - he was super embarrassed.
The very poor people of society banded together to open one big farm to stop Massachusetts from stealing their property.
Why were the Articles of Confederation a failure?
The Federal Government was too strong.
The President had too much power.
The Federal Government was too weak and state governments were too strong.
What is the best definition of the word "Constitution?"
To give up
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Citizen
Amend
The first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
Popular Sovereignty
Naturalize
Articles of Confederation
What is the best definition of the word "Constitution?"
To give up
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
