Exploring the Flaws of the Articles of Confederation

What is the focus of today's lesson?

• Strengths of the Articles of Confederation

• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Which color is used to represent the weak central government?

• Green

• Red

• Pink

• Yellow

What was a major financial issue under the Articles of Confederation?

• Too much money

• No money due to inability to tax

• Excessive taxation

• Balanced budget

Which finger represents boundary disputes?

• Ring finger

• Thumb

• Pointer finger

• Middle finger

What does the pointer finger represent in the context of the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak central government

• No money

• Boundary disputes

• Disagreements between states

What does the thumbs down gesture symbolize?

• Respect

• Agreement

• No respect

• Approval

Who led the rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

• Quarreling states

• Boundary disputes

• Lack of government support for farmers

• High taxes

What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

• The Articles of Confederation were strengthened

• The rebellion had no impact

• Shays and his followers won

• The government realized the need for change

What did the government realize after Shays' Rebellion?

• The rebellion was insignificant

• There was no need for change

• The Articles of Confederation were strong

• The Articles of Confederation were weak