Articles of Confederation

What powers were granted to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Negotiate treaties, enforce laws, collect tariffs

• Declare war, conduct foreign affairs, manage relations with Native American tribes

• Control the military, appoint state governors, print currency

• Levy taxes, regulate trade, establish a national judiciary

Which powers were denied to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Regulate commerce, maintain a navy, establish a national court system

• Levy taxes, regulate trade, enforce laws, raise an army

• Declare war, establish a national currency, appoint judges

• Negotiate treaties, coin money, establish post offices

What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Abundance of power to tax

• Strong regulation of trade

• Robust executive branch

• Lack of power to tax, inability to regulate trade, no executive branch, no national court system, unanimous consent to amend

In what ways did the Articles of Confederation succeed in governing the new nation?

• The Articles of Confederation succeeded by promoting international trade agreements

• The Articles of Confederation succeeded by establishing a strong central government

• The Articles of Confederation succeeded by effectively managing economic policies

• The Articles of Confederation succeeded by allowing states to unite for the Revolutionary War, managing Native American relations, and admitting new states.

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• Create a centralized government with strong executive powers

• Abolish all forms of government and establish anarchy

• Establish a monarchy in the newly formed nation

• Establish a system of government for the newly independent colonies

How did the lack of a national currency impact the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The lack of a national currency improved the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

• The lack of a national currency had no impact on the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

• The lack of a national currency was not a concern for the Articles of Confederation.

• The lack of a national currency hindered the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

Why did the Articles of Confederation give more power to the states than to the central government?

• To limit the power of individual states

• To establish a monarchy in each state

• To prevent a strong central authority and to allow individual states to govern themselves.

• To create a unified national government

What role did the central government play in foreign affairs under the Articles of Confederation?

• Exclusive role in foreign affairs

• No involvement in foreign affairs

• Limited role in foreign affairs

• Dominant role in foreign affairs

How did the inability to regulate trade between states affect the economy under the Articles of Confederation?

• It caused economic chaos due to states imposing tariffs on each other, hindering commerce and growth.

• It resulted in a unified trade policy, enhancing commerce

• It had no impact on the economy as states managed trade efficiently

• It led to increased cooperation among states, boosting economic growth

What event ultimately led to the downfall of the Articles of Confederation?

• Successful foreign policy

• Effective military leadership

• Strong centralized government

• Inability to levy taxes and regulate commerce effectively