Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state to have its own ___________.

One strength of the Articles was that it helped the states work together to win the ___________ War.

A weakness of the Articles was that the national government could not collect _________ from the states.

Under the Articles, there was no national ___________ to interpret laws.

The Articles required all 13 states to agree to make any ___________.

Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed states to trade freely.

• It created a strong national court system.

• It did not allow the national government to collect taxes.

How many states needed to agree to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

• 7

• 9

• 13

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a powerful national leader.

• To serve as a first constitution for the U.S.

• To establish a national court.