CFA 6.1

What was the main reason for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government in control of the new states

• To create a system of government for the newly independent nation

• To allow states to maintain their independence as their own countries (not one country)

• None of the above

Daniel Shays of Massachusetts lost his farm due to unpaid debts and

overdue taxes. He and other farmers organized a protest. These protests,

known as Shays’ Rebellion, occurred in 1786 and 1787. Why did this reveal the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• It indicated that economic issues were not a concern for the government.
• It showed that the federal government had too much power over the states.
• It demonstrated the strength of the Articles of Confederation in uniting the states.
• The government wasn't strong enough to handle economic crises and maintain public order.

Which of the following is NOT a power given to the Confederation Congress?

• Declare war

• Enter into treaties

• Tax citizens directly

• Establish post offices

What was one major accomplishment of the Confederation Congress?

• Establishing the Northwest Ordinance

• Declaring independence from Britain

• Drafting the U.S. Constitution

• Forming the first political parties

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

• The federal government didn't have the power to tax.

• The federal government could regulate trade between states.
• The federal government had the power to draft soldiers.
• The Articles provided a strong executive branch.

Vocabulary: Match the correct term and definition.

• Instructions on how to run government

• Central/Federal Government

• When banks take back a person's property

• Constitution

• Passed, approved

• Confederation

• Authority which governs all the states

• Ratified

• A partnership or alliance

• Foreclosure

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger national government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Constitutional Convention

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

The Articles of Confederation created a ___________ national government.

(a)  

• strong

• average

• weak
• powerful

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force

Match the following weaknesses with their descriptions.

• Lack of centralized authority

• Inability to raise revenue ($) directly from states

• Congress couldn't pass taxes

• Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states

• No unified money system for all states

• Central/Federal government was poor

• Unable to pay back loans to France

• Weak national government, most power belongs to states