Articles of Confederation

What year did the United States declare its independence?

• 1800

• 1750

• 1776

• 1789

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish a league of friendship among states

• To collect taxes efficiently

• To create a strong national government

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

• It had too much power over the states

• It could easily declare war

• It was able to levy high taxes

• It could not enforce laws or collect taxes

What event highlighted the need for a stronger central government in the United States?

• Shea's Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What system was proposed to balance power between states and the national government?

• Monarchy

• Federalism

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy