WorksheetsArticles of Confederation
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
A protest of farmers in Massachusetts that led to the need for a new revised constitution
Shays Rebellion
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Winter at Valley Forge
2nd Continental Congress
America's first plan of government that failed was called _________ .
No Chief Executive
Could not settle state disputes
Colonial Governors
Before the Revolutionary War
During the Revolutionary War
After the Revolutionary War
During the Era of Exploration
What does this picture illustrate?
The Articles of Confederation had many weaknesses
The Articles of Confederation were successful
Which of the following was NOT a power given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
settle disputes between states
coin money
direct the post office
sign treaties
How many states had to agree before an Article could be amended or changed?
7 out of 13 states had to agree
All 13 states had to agree
Half of the states had to agree
10 out of 13 states had to agree
What weakness of the Articles of Confederation was revealed by Shays' Rebellion?
The rebellion showed that the Articles forced farmers to leave their homes
The rebellion showed that the Articles created a weak national government
The rebellion showed that the Articles needed a postal system
The rebellion showed that the Articles had too much power
Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for westward expansion and territories becoming states?
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to . . .
the signing of the Treaty of Paris 1783
the need to draft a declaration of independence
a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
the need to tax the colonies to pay for the war debt
