Articles of Confederation Quiz

Which of the following options best analyzes a key issue under the Articles of Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• The Articles of Confederation resolved disputes over western territories by establishing clear boundaries for new states.

• The lack of a national army under the Articles of Confederation led to difficulties in defending the country and maintaining order.

• The Articles of Confederation provided a strong system for managing war debts and allowed for effective taxation.

• The requirement for a unanimous vote to amend the Articles allowed the government to easily adapt to changing needs.

The purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to establish the first American system of government and to support and conduct a war against Great Britain.

• True

• False

Inability to tax

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

One branch of government

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Unanimous vote to amend

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Lack of a national standing army

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Lack of a common national currency

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Congress can borrow money

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Weak national government

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles

Congress can organize a post office

• Strength of Articles

• Weakness of Articles