Chapter 10

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation regarding trade?

• Congress could not make trade laws

• European nations refused to trade

• States were trading too much

• Trade was completely banned

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it:

• Created new trading routes

• Established rules for creating new states

• Built roads in the northwest

• Created the first 13 states

What was the main effect of Shays' Rebellion?

• It led to lower taxes

• It caused more protests

• It showed the need for stronger government

• It strengthened state militias

Why did delegates create a new plan instead of fixing the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles were lost

• They wanted a stronger government

• The states refused to meet

• It was cheaper to start over

At the Constitutional Convention, why was compromise important?

• To save time

• To make everyone happy

• To reach agreement on the final plan

• To avoid more rebellions

Who wrote The Federalist essays?

• Washington and Adams

• Jefferson and Franklin

• Madison, Hamilton, and Jay

• Henry and Monroe

What was the main purpose of The Federalist essays?

• To criticize the government

• To explain why the Constitution was needed

• To support the king

• To promote democracy in Europe

Why did states want the Bill of Rights?

• To limit government power

• To create more laws

• To give states more power

• To raise taxes

The Constitution provided a "framework" means it:

• Was written in stone

• Could never be changed

• Provided basic rules that could be built upon

• Was too strict

How did European nations view the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

• As a powerful ally

• With little respect

• As a major threat

• As their equal