Forming a New Nation

What was the first plan for U.S government called?

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta

Why did some members of Congress fear a strong central government?

• They thought it would trample the people's rights
• They were arguing for the opportunity to be King
• They thought England would get angry and start another war
• They felt that women would take over the country. AHHHH women!!!

Which power was NOT granted to the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• print  money
• declare war
• impose taxes
• set up a postal system

The states often _____ the government's request for tax money.

• honored
• celebrated
• ignored
• followed

Under the Articles of Confederation, the nation had serious _____ problems.

• first world
• internal fighting
• mosquito
• money

The money shortage was particularly hard on ______ who could not earn enough to pay their debts and taxes.

• politicians
• farmers
• merchants
• traders

Leader of the famous farmer rebellion in Massachusetts

• George Washington
• Melancton Smith
• Daniel Shays
• Samuel Adams

Each state was invited to send delegates to _____ in May 1787. 

• New York City
• Boston
• Philadelphia
• Chicago

The sole purpose of the convention of 1787 was to

• write a second Declaration of Independence
• Revise the Articles of Confederation
• Punish the farmers who took part in Shays' Rebellion
• Tell George Washington how awesome he was

George Washington was ________ to return to public life after the war.

• reluctant
• eager
• excited
• desperate