4th Grade Review - Articles of Confederation

A group united for a common purpose. In the Articles of Confederation, the states had more power than the central government.

Approve something

Part of the government that passes the laws

Money owed

• debt

• debtor

Person who owes money

• debt

• debtor

Storage of weapons and ammunition

Articles of Confederation stated that states:

• would keep their freedom and independence

• would be joined in a "league of friendship"

• would return to British rule

All 13 states had to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to be approved.

• True

• False

To pass a law, at least ____ of the 13 states had to vote for it.

A group of ______ began arguing for a newer, stronger form of national government. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were members of this group.

• democrats

• republicans

• nationalists