Formation of the Articles of Confederation Assessment

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government
• To unite the states for common defense
• To establish a monarchy
• To regulate commerce between states

Who played a crucial role in drafting the initial version of the Articles?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Dickinson
• Richard Henry Lee

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress?

• July 4, 1776
• March 1, 1781
• November 15, 1777
• June 21, 1788

What type of legislature was established under the Articles of Confederation?

• Bicameral
• Unicameral
• Tri-cameral
• Federal

Which of the following was NOT a power granted to Congress under the Articles?

• Conducting foreign affairs
• Levying taxes
• Making war
• Entering into treaties

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Too much power given to the states
• Strong executive branch
• Ability to regulate commerce
• Unanimous consent required for amendments

Who was Richard Henry Lee and what was his stance on the Articles?

• A proponent of a strong central government
• An advocate for state sovereignty
• A supporter of British rule
• A critic of the Revolutionary War

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris
• Shays' Rebellion
• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution
• The Boston Tea Party

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Federalist Papers

The Articles of Confederation emphasized the autonomy of which entities?

• The federal government
• Individual states
• The Continental Congress
• Foreign nations