Articles of Confederation

What was Americas first form of government called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

• Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation who held most of the power?

• the President

• national government

• the states

• Congress

True or False:

The Articles of Confederation failed.

• True

• False

Why were people afraid of a strong national government?

• they were afraid of becoming slaves

• they just lost a war to a strong national government

• they weren't scared and wanted a strong national government

• They were afraid of the government becoming like King George

True or False:

America was a strong nation under the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

What was 1 power the Articles of Confederation DID have?

• power to declare war with another country

• power to control trade between the states

• power to raise money to create strong army

What was one power the Articles of Confederation DID NOT have?

• no power to issue money

• no power to make deals with other countries

• no power to collect taxes

Under the Articles of Confederation the government could not ____________.

• make laws

• enforce laws

• declare war

True or False:

The Articles of Confederation there was no common currency among the states.

• True

• False

Why was the first government of the United States weak?

• Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power

• The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III

• King George III was still in charge of USA