Articles of Confederation

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, creating a loose confederation of sovereign states.
• A set of amendments to the Constitution
• A declaration of war against France
• A treaty between the U.S. and Britain

What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• The Land Ordinance of 1785 was a law that regulated land sales and settlement in the Northwest Territory.
• A document outlining the structure of the federal government.
• A treaty that ended the Revolutionary War.
• A law that established the Bill of Rights.

Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

• The federal government had more power.
• The president had more power.
• The individual states had more power.
• The Supreme Court had more power.

What were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong federal authority
• Ability to levy taxes
• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation included lack of federal authority, inability to levy taxes, no regulation of trade, and absence of a national executive or judiciary.
• Regulation of trade by states

Who led a rebellion of angry farmers?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Daniel Shays

What was the importance of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• It established a tax system for the new territories.
• It created a military presence in the western lands.
• It abolished slavery in all territories.
• It provided a framework for the orderly sale and settlement of land in the western territories.

What were the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed for the direct taxation of citizens.
• The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.
• The Articles provided a unified military force for all states.
• The strengths of the Articles of Confederation included the ability to conduct foreign diplomacy, manage western land claims, and foster cooperation among the states.

What was the significance of Shays rebellion?

• Shays' Rebellion was a successful revolt that established a new government.
• Shays' Rebellion had no impact on American politics or governance.
• Shays' Rebellion was primarily about the abolition of slavery.
• Shays' Rebellion underscored the need for a stronger federal government and contributed to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government lacked power to do what to taxes?

• The national government could collect taxes from states.
• The national government could regulate trade tariffs.
• The national government could impose fines for tax evasion.
• The national government lacked the power to impose taxes.

How did the

• Only the federal government had a military under the Articles of Confederation.
• No, the states did not have a military under the Articles of Confederation.
• Yes, the states had a military under the Articles of Confederation.