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WorksheetsChapter 5 Lesson (1)
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 45mins
Shays' Rebellion represented...
a success of the Articles of Confederation
a failure of the Articles of Confederation
The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...
did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.
wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.
were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.
wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.
Who was the president under the articles?
George Washington
Each governor voted on a president
The most senior Senator
There wasn't one
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could
sign treaties and create taxes
declare war and create taxes
sign treaties and declare war
none of the above
How many colonies were there in total?
12
14
13
11
Which of the following GAVE LARGE AND SMALL STATES COMPLETELY EQUAL POWER?
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Both
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -
the Treaty of Paris
the Affordable Care Act
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
What 2 rivers border the Northwest Territory?
Ohio River & Mississippi River
Missouri River & Mississippi River
Hudson River & Ohio River
Rio Grande River & Mississippi River
Why was Daniel Shays, a veteran and Massachusetts farmer, frustrated and angry?
He wanted to be recognized for service to his country.
Poor farmers were being taxed heavily by the central government
The government stole his livestock to feed troops
Poor farmers were being taxed heavily by the state government
When Massachusetts raised taxes, it affect which of the following group the most?
Native Americans
The British
Merchants, artisans, and creditors
Poor farmers
What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?
A national army was immediately created through a unanimous vote in Congress.
The Constitutional Convention meeting was called to discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Massachusetts changed its laws so that farmers would not have their land seized.
Revolutionary War veterans were finally paid for their service.
