Moving Out! Activity Quiz

What was the main reason for the American Revolution according to the colonies?

• High taxes

• Tyranny of King George III

• Lack of resources

• Desire for expansion

What does "sovereign" mean in the context of state power?

• States have no power

• States have shared power

• States have the power to rule themselves

• States are dependent on the national government

What was a major limitation of the national government under the Articles?

• It could not declare war

• It could not borrow money

• It could not force states to pay taxes

• It could not make treaties

Who were the main figures in Shays' Rebellion?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Daniel Shays and Job Shattuck

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

What did the Articles of Confederation allow states to do?

• Form their own armies

• Test out ideas for government

• Establish a national bank

• Create a unified foreign policy

What was the result of the government not functioning well under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles were strengthened.

• The government was dissolved.

• A new constitution was created.

• The states became independent.

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the central government.

• It allowed states to have their own currencies.

• It created a strong national military.

• It established a monarchy.

Which of the following was a feature of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong central government.

• A national court system.

• Individual currencies for each state.

• A unified national currency.

What involves court systems in both the states and the national government?

• A single national court

• Court systems in both the states and the national government

• A government led by the military

• State power to tax

Which of the following is an example of a government type that should be checked for inclusion?

• A leader with lots of power

• A representative body elected by the people

• Military power for individual states

• Individual currencies for each state