Articles of Confederation on ducksters

What served as the first constitution of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Why did the colonies write the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a trade agreement

• To establish a new form of government

• To end the American Revolution

• To declare independence from Britain

Who was the primary author of the first draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• John Dickinson

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• Delaware

• Maryland

• New York

• Virginia

What did the Articles of Confederation establish the name of the union as?

• The Confederation of States

• The United States of America

• The American Federation

• The Continental Union

How many articles were within the document?

• 12

• 10

• 13

• 15

What could the Congress of the Confederation do according to the Articles?

• Elect the President

• Declare war and make peace

• Impose taxes on states

• Appoint state governors

What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• It prohibited trade between states

• It established a monarchy

• It had no power to raise money through taxes

• It allowed slavery

Who was nicknamed the 'Penman of the Revolution'?

• Paul Revere

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Dickinson

• Patrick Henry

What did the Articles state about Canada joining the union?

• Canada could join if it wanted

• Canada was already a part of the union

• Canada must pay a fee to join

• Canada could not join the union