Exploring the Articles of Confederation

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Who wrote the earliest draft of the Articles of Confederation?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Which event led Benjamin Franklin to propose the Albany Plan of Union?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

What was one significant accomplishment under the Articles of Confederation?

• Drafting the Bill of Rights

• Creating the Federal Reserve

• Winning the war against Britain

• Establishing the Supreme Court

What did the Northwest Ordinance achieve?

• It created the U.S. Constitution

• It ended the American Revolution

• It organized territories for statehood

• It established the first national bank

What power was given to the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to establish a national bank

• The power to make treaties

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

What was a major limitation of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could not declare war

• It could not raise taxes

• It could not print money

• It could not establish post offices

How many branches of government existed under the Articles of Confederation?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A simple majority vote

• Approval from the President

• A two-thirds majority vote

• Unanimous support from all states

Which event highlighted the need for a new constitution?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris