Worksheets9th grade O&M HS THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. What was the first national government of the United States of America before the Constitution was formed?
a) British Parliament
b) Articles of Confederation
c) Continental Congress
d) United Colonies of North America
2. Why did the British Parliament punish Boston and the entire colony of Massachusetts?
a) They refused to pay taxes
b) They declared independence
c) They boycotted British goods
d) They revolted against the crown
3. What was the main reason for convening the Continental Congress in 1774?
a) To declare independence
b) To draft a constitution
c) To seek foreign allies
d) To protest British laws and policies
4. What was the main reason for Maryland's refusal to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
a) They feared that all the extra land would make their neighbors more important.
b) They believed that Congress should have control over the west.
c) They wanted to focus on the war and ratify the Articles.
d) They did not want Virginia to have control over the west.
5. Why did Washington resort to plundering the countryside during the winter at Valley Forge?
a) To provide food for his army
b) To show the locals that they needed to support the Continental Army
c) To punish the local farmers for not supporting the war effort
d) To establish control over the countryside
6. What was the main issue with the Confederation Congress after the Articles of Confederation were ratified?
a) The states ignored requests from Congress.
b) Congress had no power to raise money.
c) Delegates did not show up for meetings.
d) All of the above
7. What was the main role of the President of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
A) To vote on new laws
B) To supervise meetings
C) To suggest new laws
D) To appoint new leadership roles
8. Who was nominated as the Superintendent of Finance to fix the money troubles of Congress?
A) Benjamin Franklin
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) Robert Morris
D) George Washington
9. Why did Rhode Island vote against the tax proposal?
A) They feared it would hit them harder than other states
B) They didn't want to support the Continental Army
C) They wanted a strong central Congress
D) They believed it would lead to a civil war
10. What role did Alexander Hamilton play in the reform of the Articles of Confederation?
a) He convinced George Washington to attend the Constitutional convention
b) He advocated for the adoption of the Virginia Plan
c) He organized a small convention to discuss trade policies
d) He led debates to identify the flaws in the Articles of Confederation
