Test Corrections (December)

What was a major strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• Power to tax

• Power to declare war

• National court system

• Ability to enforce laws

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Ability to declare war

• Power to print money

• Need for 9 states to approve laws

• Ability to maintain armed forces

Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?

• The Framers wanted a monarchy.

• They feared a strong government like Britain’s.

• States were unprepared to govern themselves.

• The Revolutionary War required shared leadership.

What accomplishment was made under the Articles of Confederation?

• Establishing a national court system

• Signing the Treaty of Paris 1783

• Introducing a national currency

• Adding the Bill of Rights

The Northwest Ordinance guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT:

• No slavery in the Northwest Territory

• Freedom of religion

• Trial by jury

• Equal representation for all states

Why did Shay’s Rebellion scare many Americans?

• The government could not stop the rebellion.

• Farmers seized control of the Massachusetts militia.

• Farmers were demanding to rewrite the Articles.

• People believed Shay would run for president.

Who called for the Constitutional Convention?

• Daniel Shays

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who was chosen as the leader of the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Mason

• George Washington

Which issue did small and large states disagree on at the Constitutional Convention?

• Representation in Congress

• Trade with foreign countries

• The role of the president

• Separation of powers

Under the New Jersey Plan, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• One

• Two

• Based on population

• Five