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WorksheetsUnit 5 Quiz 1 24-25
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To create a strong central government
To establish a loose confederation of states
To abolish state governments
To create a monarchy
Which year were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified?
1776
1781
1783
1787
How many states needed to approve a law under the Articles of Confederation?
7 out of 13
9 out of 13
10 out of 13
13 out of 13
What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?
A majority vote
A two-thirds vote
A unanimous vote
A presidential signature
Which power was NOT granted to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
Wage war
Collect taxes
Make treaties
Borrow money
Explain why the ratification of the Articles of Confederation was delayed.
Due to disagreements over trade policies
Because of land disputes
Due to lack of interest from the states
Because of foreign intervention
Describe the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
It allowed for the creation of new states and prohibited slavery in certain regions
It established a national bank
It created a new tax system
It allowed states to print their own money
What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
To regulate interstate commerce
To provide public policy for western lands and set aside land for public education
To establish a national military
To create a federal court system
Analyze the impact of the Treaty of Paris 1783 negotiated under the Articles of Confederation.
It started the Revolutionary War
It ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence
It established trade relations with France
It led to the creation of the United Nations
What was a major weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
It could enforce its own laws
It could regulate commerce between the states
It had no power to collect taxes
It had a bicameral legislature
a group of loosely connected nations or states that work together for mutual benefit
confederation
rebellion
convention
representation
