The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution

When did the United States declare its independence?

• April 1775

• July 4th, 1776

• March 1, 1781

• January 25, 1787

Who led the committee responsible for drafting a plan for government?

• John Dickinson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington

What was the name of the plan for government drafted by the committee?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

• Perpetual Union

How many states needed to ratify the Articles of Confederation for it to be approved?

• 8

• 9

• 12

• 13

What was the main reason for creating a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• To prevent a tyrant from rising to power

• To establish a monarchy

• To give more power to the states

• To collect taxes from the citizens

What power did Congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Enforcing laws and collecting taxes

• Managing relations with other countries

• Establishing a monarchy

• Declaring war on other countries

How many states sent delegates to forge the United States Constitution?

• 8

• 9

• 12

• 13

What event showed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Shays' Rebellion

• The Battle of Springfield

What document served as the framework for the United States government today?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

• Perpetual Union

Who was the rebellion leader in the Shays' Rebellion?

• John Dickinson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington