WorksheetsCFA 6.1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
What was the main reason for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a strong central government in control of the new states
To create a system of government for the newly independent nation
To allow states to maintain their independence as their own countries (not one country)
None of the above
Daniel Shays of Massachusetts lost his farm due to unpaid debts and
overdue taxes. He and other farmers organized a protest. These protests,
known as Shays’ Rebellion, occurred in 1786 and 1787. Why did this reveal the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The government wasn't strong enough to handle economic crises and maintain public order.
Which of the following is NOT a power given to the Confederation Congress?
Declare war
Enter into treaties
Tax citizens directly
Establish post offices
What was one major accomplishment of the Confederation Congress?
Establishing the Northwest Ordinance
Declaring independence from Britain
Drafting the U.S. Constitution
Forming the first political parties
What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government didn't have the power to tax.
Vocabulary: Match the correct term and definition.
Constitution
Instructions on how to run government
Confederation
A partnership or alliance
Ratified
Passed, approved
Central/Federal Government
Authority which governs all the states
Foreclosure
When banks take back a person's property
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger national government?
The Boston Tea Party
The Constitutional Convention
Shays' Rebellion
The Louisiana Purchase
The Articles of Confederation created a ___________ national government.
(a)
strong
average
powerful
Match the following weaknesses with their descriptions.
Inability to raise revenue ($) directly from states
Congress couldn't pass taxes
Weak national government, most power belongs to states
Lack of centralized authority
Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states
No unified money system for all states
Central/Federal government was poor
Unable to pay back loans to France
What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion?
It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.
It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own militias.
It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.
It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.
