3.7 The Articles of Confederation AMSCO Q

What was the main challenge faced by the 13 colonies after declaring independence?

• Establishing trade routes

• Forming a government

• Building infrastructure

• Creating a new currency

Who wrote the Articles of Confederation?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

• The British Parliament

• The Revolutionary War Generals

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government

• To establish trade agreements

• To form an intentionally weak central government

• To declare war on Britain.

What was the main concern of the liberals regarding the state constitutions?

• Economic stability

• Preventing future tyrannies

• Expanding territory

• Building infrastructure

What document was created to define the powers of a new central government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What was the role of the Committee of States under the Articles?

• Make major decisions

• Enforce laws

• Make minor decisions when Congress was not in session

• Regulate commerce

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibit in the region?

• Public education

• Slavery

• Trade

• Banking

Which state is located directly north of South Carolina according to the map?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Florida

What was one of the main weaknesses of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation in terms of foreign affairs?

• It could enforce the Treaty of Paris

• It was too weak to stop Britain from maintaining military outposts

• It had strong relations with European nations

• It could impose tariffs on British goods.

How did the government under the Articles of Confederation handle economic problems?

• It had a strong source of revenue

• It could tax the states directly

• It had no dependable source of revenue

• It printed valuable paper money.