🌎Social Studies Chapter 6 Lesson 1

What did the Articles of Confederation create?

• A branch of government that could ratify laws.

• A new currency system.

• A powerful executive branch.

• A system of courts.

In 1781, who had more power according to the new government?

• Representatives of the state

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The military

What was a major conflict for the government due to inflation?

• Currency values decreased

• More states joined the union

• Laws were easier to pass

• The government became stronger

Who was Daniel Shays famous for fighting for?

• Farmers’ rights

• Women’s rights

• Slaves’ freedom

• Native American rights

What could new lands become if they created their own constitution?

• New states

• New countries

• New cities

• New governments

Why were the Articles of Confederation considered a problem?

• They were written too weak

• They were too strict

• They gave too much power to the President

• They banned new states

What was the first plan for government of the United States called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

What is the legislative branch responsible for?

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Judging laws

• Collecting taxes

What does the word "ratify" mean?

• To approve

• To reject

• To discuss

• To write

What is inflation?

• A steady rise in prices as money loses value

• A decrease in population

• A new law

• A type of government