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Articles Of Confederation

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

It let the states free to make decisions for themselves

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

2.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Congress could pass laws, but nine states had to approve a law before it could go into effect.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

3.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Prevented the federal government from gaining too much power.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

4.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

States had to enforce the laws that were passed by congress.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

5.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

6.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Articles included no president to execute laws.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

7.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Congress had the power to declare war.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

8.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Congress couldn't regulate trade between states or between states and foreign countries.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

9.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Could conduct foreign affairs and sign treaties.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

10.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Didn't have the power to tax.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

11.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

It could appoint military officers.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

12.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

No state could be forced to contribute funds to the national treasury.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

13.

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

There was no system of courts to settle conflicts between states.

a)

Strength

b)

Weakness

14.

What is the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

The Northwest settlers put private

individuals or companies in charge of something.

b)

The law set up

a government for the Northwest Territory, guaranteed basic rights to settlers, and outlawed slavery there.

c)

Northwest settlers gave up, their claims to lands west of the

Appalachians.

d)

None of the above

15.

Was the A.O.C good or bad?

a)

Good, created a strong government.

b)

Bad, created a weak government.

16.

What is a Unicameral Legislative Body?

a)

a government with one legislative house or chamber.

b)

a government with 3 legislative houses or chambers.

c)

a government with 2 legislative houses or chambers.

d)

None of the above

17.

Keep in mind for Northwest Ordinance:

Forbade slavery in new territories; Set a procedure for how a territory could become a state

a)

OK

b)

OK

18.

Why did Daniel Shay start his rebellion?

a)

Daniel Shays Rebellion occurred because of a steep decline in the nations value at the end of the American Revolutionary War.

b)

Daniel Shays Rebellion occurred because of a sudden incline in the nations value at the end of the War.

c)

Daniel Shay started his rebellion because of money and land.

19.

Steps to becoming a state. What happens first?

a)

Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.

b)

Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories

c)

Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.

d)

For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.

20.

Steps to becoming a state. What happens second?

a)

For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.

b)

Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories

c)

Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.

d)

Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.

21.

Steps to becoming a state. What happens third?

a)

Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories

b)

Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.

c)

Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.

d)

Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.

22.

Steps to becoming a state. What happens fourth?

a)

For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.

b)

Once you get 60,000 free inhabitants, it becomes eligible for statehood and can draft a state constitution.

c)

Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories

d)

Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.

23.

Steps to becoming a state. What happens fifth?

a)

Gain 5,000 free male inhabitants; they can start voting and start sending delegates to the congress.

b)

Congress says we will carve for 5-7 territories 

c)

For each territory, congress appoints a governor, a secretary, and three judges.

d)

Congress approves the state constitution and the territory becomes a state.