SS ch. 6 "A New Nation"

How was the government structured under the Articles?

• only one branch (the legislative)

• 3 branches of government

• legislative branch with two houses

• executive and judicial branch, but no legislative

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Northwest Territory outlawed slavery.

• The states controlled trade with other countries.

• The first amendment allowed freedom of speech.

• The federal government sets up the military.

How did women fight for the right to vote?

• hunger strikes

• petitions

• protests

• all of the above

Why were many American Indian groups angry about the Northwest Territory?

• It raised their taxes.

• They could no longer own slaves.

• It allowed settlers to take their land.

• all of the above

What happened when Massachusetts raised taxes putting pressure on farmers?

• Constitutional Convention

• Declaration of Independence

• American Revolution

• Shays' Rebellion

Abigail Adams was an advocate for the rights of which group?

• African Americans

• women

• American Indians

• children

Why did delegates attend the Constitutional Convention?

• To choose a king.

• To vote for the new president.

• To write the Declaration of Independence.

• To set up a different plan for government.

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were trying to decide how much _________ the government should have.

• power

• money

• freedom

• none of the above

The Constitution has three branches of government with ___________ to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.

• checks and balances

• rule of law

• freedom of religion

• none of the above

Which of the following can the STATE government NOT do?

• organize local government

• manage elections

• organize trade with other states

• set up the postal service