Articles of Confederation Quiz Review

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Which of the following options best analyzes a key Problem 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 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

Which event demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed to be changed?

• Bacon's Rebellion
• Declaration of Independence
• Shays’ Rebellion

Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation are true? Check all that apply

• Under the Articles of Confederation, the states retained most of their power
• Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress
• The Articles of Confederation formed the first American national system of government

Which of the statements best describes the image below?

• An octopus is taking down the Articles of Confederation
• The Articles of Confederation are a sinking ship because of all of its weaknesses
• The federal government was the sole cause of the fall of the Articles of Confederation

Which of the following are accomplishments/strengths of the Articles of Confederation? Check all that apply

• Land Ordinance of 1785 was enacted
• The Northwest Territory was formed
• The government set up by the Articles conducted the American Revolutionary War