WorksheetsUnderstanding the Articles of Confederation
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 22mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What was the main reason for drafting the Articles of Confederation?
To abolish state governments
To unite the states for the war effort
To create a strong central government
To establish a monarchy
What does it mean to ratify a document?
To reject it
To formally approve it
To rewrite it
To ignore it
What was the 'League of Friendship'?
A strong alliance between states
A loose confederation of states
A military pact
A trade agreement
Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?
To strengthen the military
To avoid the mistakes of the British government
To increase state power
To promote international trade
Which of the following was NOT a power of the national government under the Articles?
Coordinate the war effort
Tax citizens
Sign treaties
Declare war
What was a major consequence of the national government's inability to tax?
Rapid economic growth
Strong military funding
Financial struggles during the war
Increased state cooperation
What was a significant problem caused by the lack of a judicial branch?
Lack of trade agreements
No military leadership
No enforcement of laws
Inability to pass laws
Why was it difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?
Frequent amendments
Lack of interest from states
Too many executive orders
Need for a large majority
What was the impact of the Articles' inability to regulate commerce?
Increased federal revenue
Stable international trade
Unified trade policies
Economic disputes between states
How did Shays' Rebellion highlight the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
It showed the need for a stronger military
It demonstrated the lack of federal enforcement
It proved the effectiveness of state governments
It led to the end of the Revolutionary War
