America’s First Government Failed The American Colonies were hel

In a history class, Harper asked, "What was the foundation document for the new government of the thirteen colonies?"

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

In a school project about historical governments, what power was given to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• To regulate trade

• To declare war

• To enforce laws

• To collect taxes

Why was the government under the Articles of Confederation considered weak?

• It had too much power over the states

• It could regulate trade effectively

• It could not raise money or collect taxes

• It could not declare war

What event highlighted the economic and political weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Shays' Rebellion

What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• Approval from the President

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A unanimous vote

What was a significant economic issue faced by Anika's student government under their Articles of Confederation project?

• Lack of foreign trade agreements

• High tariffs on British goods

• Inflation and tariff wars between states

• Excessive taxation by the central government

In a history class, Charlotte was asked about the leader of the uprising known as Shays' Rebellion. Who did she say led the rebellion?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was a major reason for the delay in establishing a formal government after the Declaration of Independence?

• Lack of leadership

• British interference

• Economic prosperity

• Disagreement over the power of the central government

What was the outcome of the student council election protest led by Mason?

• It was put down by the school administration

• It was successful in changing the student council policies

• It led to the immediate drafting of new school rules

• It resulted in the suspension of Mason

In a school project, Mason and Emma were tasked with creating a model government. What did their model government fail to provide for the central authority?

• The ability to enforce rules

• A system of checks and balances

• A strong security team

• A unified currency for the class