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Articles of Confederation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

a)
True
b)
False
2.
How many states did it require to pass any law through Congress?
a)
5 out of 13
b)
10 out of 13
c)
9 out of 13
d)
2 out of 13
3.

In order to change amend the Articles of Confederation,  ____out of 13 states had to agree. 

a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
4.

In the Articles of Confederation where was most of the government power placed?

a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
5.
Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
6.

Shays' Rebellion represented.

a)

a success of the Articles of Confederation

b)

a failure of the Articles of Confederation

7.

The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress.

a)

did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.

b)

wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.

c)

were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

d)

wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.

8.

Who was the president under the articles?

a)

George Washington

b)

Each governor voted on a president

c)

The most senior Senator

d)

There wasn't one

9.

Under the Articles of Confederation the government could

a)

sign treaties and create taxes

b)

declare war and create taxes

c)

sign treaties and declare war

d)

none of the above

10.

How many colonies were there in total?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

13

d)

11

11.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
12.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
13.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
14.

Which of the following GAVE LARGE AND SMALL STATES COMPLETELY EQUAL POWER?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

c)

Both

15.
Articles established a “___________________” among the states
a)
firm league of friendship
b)
weak connection among countries
c)
long history of violence 
d)
a brisk admiration for sovereignty 
16.
What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A stronger militia
c)
A common currency
d)
The ability to sign peace treaties
17.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

a)

the Treaty of Paris

b)

the Affordable Care Act

c)

the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

18.

What 2 rivers border the Northwest Territory?

a)

Ohio River & Mississippi River

b)

Missouri River & Mississippi River

c)

Hudson River & Ohio River

d)

Rio Grande River & Mississippi River

19.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
20.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two 
d)
Three