Articles of Confederation
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Dana Neichter
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To create a strong central government
To establish a monarchy
To unite the states under a weak central government
To regulate trade between states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of government was established under the Articles of Confederation?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
None
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Congress unable to fund a national army under the Articles of Confederation?
States refused to provide soldiers
Federal taxes were optional
Congress lacked the authority to raise an army
The Articles prohibited military funding
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?
A unanimous vote
A 2/3rds majority vote
simple majority vote
Approval from the Executive Branch
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major economic problem caused by the Articles of Confederation?
States had different trade rules and currencies
Congress imposed heavy taxes
States were unable to print money
The national court system was ineffective
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The Revolutionary War
Shays' Rebellion
The Constitutional Convention
The Boston Tea Party
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
The Articles of Confederation were amended
The states became independent nations
A new monarchy was established
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with the Constitution
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