American Revolution and Articles of Confederation

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

• Taxation without representation, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, and the desire for self-governance.

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Boston Massacre, and the Treaty of Paris.

• The Boston Tea Party, the French and Indian War, and the Proclamation of 1763.

• The Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Treaty of Paris.

Who were the Patriots and what role did they play in the American Revolution?

• The Patriots were British soldiers who fought against the American Revolution.

• The Patriots were Native American tribes who supported the British rule.

• The Patriots were French colonists who opposed the American Revolution.

• The Patriots were colonists who supported the American Revolution and fought against British rule.

What were the major events leading up to the American Revolution?

• French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts

• World War II, Pearl Harbor, D-Day

• American Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Treaty of Paris

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• strong central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

• lack of central government power, inability to enforce laws, no national currency, no ability to regulate trade, and difficulty in amending the Articles

• excessive central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

• adequate central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide a strong central government?

• Limited powers of the national government

• Corruption within the national government

• Inefficient communication between states

• Lack of support from the states

What were the powers and limitations of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The central government had unlimited powers and could tax, regulate trade, and enforce laws.

• The central government had limited powers and could not tax, regulate trade, or enforce laws.

• The central government had limited powers but could tax, regulate trade, and enforce laws.

• The central government had unlimited powers and could not tax, regulate trade, or enforce laws.

How did the Articles of Confederation contribute to the need for a new constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government with extensive powers, which led to the need for a new constitution.

• The Articles of Confederation provided a clear and effective system of checks and balances, which led to the need for a new constitution.

• The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with limited powers, which led to the need for a new constitution.

• The Articles of Confederation successfully addressed all the issues and challenges faced by the newly formed United States, eliminating the need for a new constitution.

What were the key differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

• The key differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution are: 1) Weak vs. strong central government, 2) No separate executive branch vs. separate executive branch, 3) Unanimous consent vs. two-thirds majority for amendments, 4) No national court system vs. federal court system.

• Unanimous consent vs. majority vote for amendments

• Separate executive branch vs. no executive branch

• Strong vs. weak central government

What were the main goals of the Constitutional Convention?

• To establish a confederation of independent states, weaken the central government, and ignore the issue of slavery.

• To create a stronger central government, establish a system of checks and balances, and address representation and slavery.

• To create a system of direct democracy, eliminate checks and balances, and promote representation based on population size.

• To establish a monarchy, weaken the central government, and abolish slavery.

How did the Constitution address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitution created a stronger central government and established a system of checks and balances.

• The Constitution abolished the central government and established a system of direct democracy.

• The Constitution weakened the central government and established a system of absolute monarchy.

• The Constitution maintained the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and did not address them.