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Topic 4 A Constitution for the U.S.

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8th Grade

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Topic 4 A Constitution for the U.S.
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of the Articles of Confederation?

A. To form a new national government

B. To establish a system for territorial disputes

C. To outline a set of fundamental rights

D. To create a government for the Northwest Territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

A. Divided public western lands into square townships.

B. Guaranteed basic rights to settlers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the realization of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

A. The Shays' Rebellion and the economic crisis in Massachusetts.

B. The establishment of the Land Ordinance of 1785.

C. The formation of new states in the Northwest Territory.

D. The inefficiency of the national government.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main function of a constitution?

A. To list the punishments for breaking laws.

B. To outline the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

C. To define the powers and duties of the government.

D. To decide the national bird and animal.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During that era, who were allowed to vote in most states?

A. Property-owning white men aged 21 and above.

B. Women and African Americans.

C. White men aged 18 and above, regardless of property ownership.

D. Minors and non-property owners.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the Articles of Confederation, what were the responsibilities of the national government?

A. Enforce laws and maintain order within the states.

B. Regulate interstate commerce and establish a national currency.

C. Establish a national army and declare war.

D. Pass laws, negotiate with foreign nations, sign treaties, mint money, and operate a postal service.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many states sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

A. 10

B. 11

C. 12

D. 13

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