Articles of Confederation Dialectical Journal Quiz

What was a primary consequence of the American Revolution according to the passage?

• America was free from political bonds with Britain.

• America gained new territories in Europe.

• America established a monarchy.

• America lost its independence.

What type of government did the Founding Fathers aim to create under the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong federal government

• A weak federal government

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

What was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government was too strong.

• The national government was too weak.

• The states had no power.

• The Congress could easily enforce laws.

How did the Articles of Confederation affect trade agreements between states?

• Each state had its own trade rules.

• There was a unified trade policy.

• Trade was banned between states.

• The federal government controlled all trade.

What was the main reason for Shays's Rebellion in 1786?

• High taxes on farmers

• Lack of representation in Congress

• Disputes over land ownership

• Demand for independence from Britain

Who led the rebellion against the state during Shays's Rebellion?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Daniel Shay

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• Strengthening of the Articles of Confederation

• Drafting of the Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• End of the Revolutionary War

Why did the Massachusetts militia finally end Shays's Rebellion?

• The national government was too strong

• The national government was too weak

• The farmers surrendered

• The British intervened

What were the causes and effects of Shays' Rebellion?

• High taxes and economic hardship; led to a stronger federal government

• Low taxes and economic prosperity; led to a weaker federal government

• High taxes and economic prosperity; led to a weaker federal government

• Low taxes and economic hardship; led to a stronger federal government

What was Shays' Rebellion a protest against?

• Tax collections and judgments for debt

• The Declaration of Independence

• The British monarchy

• The Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

Shays' Rebellion was a protest against tax collections and judgments for debt, making the correct answer choice Tax collections and judgments for debt.