15 questions
All of the following are part of the Articles of Confederation, EXCEPT---
it did not grant a federal power to tax or regulate commerce.
it did not establish a common currency.
it did not limit the power to the national government.
it did not establish an executive or judicial branch.
it was difficult to make decisions in the newly formed United States under the Articles of Confederation because---
the national government was too controlling.
the approval to amend the articles was not priority.
the approval of thirteen states was required to ratify.
the approval of nine states was required for ratification.
Strengths
*ability to declare war
*ability to make treaties
*ability to operate post offices
This information is found in what government document ?
the Treaty of Paris of 1783
The Franco American Treaty
The Articles of the Confederacy
The Articles of Confederation
Having one vote under the Articles of Confederation raised questions regarding---
limitations to the larger populated states.
limitations to the smaller populated states.
the selection of representatives.
how much taxes to charge.
When the delegates wrote the Articles of Confederation, all the questions below were considered EXCEPT---
How do we finance a war?
How do we increase the power of the central government?
Who has the power to negotiate treaties?
How do we prevent the executive from becoming too powerful?
Which makes more sense?
A weak national government can run a country effectively.
A weak national government can overrun state government.
A strong national government is more stable than a loose confederation of states.
A loose alliance of states is ideal for a brand new nation.
What is the name of the series of protests in 1786-87 by American farmers concerning debt and foreclosure?
American rebellion
Dorr Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
What action did Shays and his followers take to protest the injustices of high taxes and land foreclosure?
an armed takeover of state courts
hanged the governor
all moved out of the state
robbed banks
True or False: Slavery was allowed in the Northwest Ordinance.
True
False
What was the name Congress gave to the lands that were won from the British after the Revolution?
Northwest Territory
Indian Territory
Ohio River Valley
Black Swamp